Leo M.J. Dielmann

Leo M.J. Dielmann Jr., loving and much loved husband, father and grandfather passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2000. Mr. Dielmann was born on September 10, 1925, the third child of Ella Marie Wagner and Leo M.J. Dielmann. He was born and raised in King William and attended St. Joseph's Catholic School. After graduation from Central Catholic High School in 1942, he entered Texas A & M University, interrupting his studies to serve as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army during World War II in the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and returned to A & M to complete a Bachelor of Architecture and was graduated, class of 1946. Upon completion of his architectural training, Leo was associated with his father in business. Later, he established his own independent practice, and designed many beautiful churches, residences and commercial properties in San Antonio and South Texas. He was always interested in civic affairs, serving as past president of the San Antonio Boys Club and running for the Texas Legislature. He was the past president of the San Antonio Chapter of the Texas Society of Architects. He also was a member of the Order of Alhambra Bejar Caravan No. 56, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Life Insurance Union, St. Joseph Society, the Harmonia Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Hermann and Knights of Columbus. Leo was an accomplished artist, working in all medium. One of his passions was music and he sang with the San Antonio Liederkranz, following a tradition established by his father and grandfathers. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Leo M.J. and Ella Wagner Dielmann and his sisters, Inez Dielmann Mueller and Helene Dielmann Hasdorff. Leo loved his family above all. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Barbara Pluecker Dielmann; daughter, Barbara Ann Dielmann; son and daughter-in-law, Leo and Jackie Dielmann; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Scott Davies; His grandchildren were the lights of his life: Max and Taylor Davies and Zachary, Trevor and Lucas Dielmann. He is also survived by brother-in-law and sister-in-law Tom and Claire Pluecker and nephews Bill and John Pluecker; nephews and their families, Lee and Julie Mueller and Mark and Pat Mueller. Leo had two "adopted" sons, Jesse Cardenas and Esteban Pedraza, who lovingly cared for him and were his arms and legs. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and life-long friends will also miss him. The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful and compassionate caregivers at Millenium Home Health Care and Methodist Hospital.