Dieter came to the U.S. in 1952 from Germany with his father and brother. Dieter was active in the German American Society. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Gustav and Charlotte Zielich, brother Guenther all of Germany along with brother Helmut and nephew Helmut Jr. He was 90 years old. Dieter is survived by his sister-in-law (Mary Ann), nephew Karl (Tonya), niece Charlotte Lambert (Michael), great nephews and nieces.