Fred has been actively engaged in Florida’s agricultural industry in a variety of capacities throughout his life: a lifelong cattle rancher, an agricultural educator and an auctioneer. Admired by his former students for going above and beyond and preparing them with practical, real-world experience, Dietrich has been an influential role-model and mentor to many.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela; step-son, Forde V. Fletes; sister, Sue Dietrich; brothers, Roy and George Dietrich.