Richard S. Diltz
September 29, 1920 ~ June 6, 2017
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Richard Stanley Diltz of Marietta, Georgia died June 6, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1920 to Irene Saum and Roger Leroy Diltz.
Mr. Diltz served in the U.S. Army and was a decorated hero, he was a P.O.W and a purple heart recipient. He safely returned from WWII to his loving wife Marian Federle who preceded him in death in 2010. They were married for 69 years. He was a self employed furniture maker.
Mr. Diltz was the Father of Sharon Diltz Litton and Sandy Diltz ( Ted ) Simpson. He was the Grandfather of Sue Anne Litton ( Lee ) Bryant, Shannon Litton
( Chancellor ), Trey Litton ( Rebecca ) and Bradley Simpson ( Erin ). He was the Great Grandfather of Tyler Bryant, Tanner Bryant, Hayden Simpson, James David Litton, Bryson Simpson and Ryder Simpson.
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‘Thinking of all of you during this very difficult time. Thoughts & prayers.’
‘With deepest sympathy, Jerry and Kay’
‘So sorry for your loss Sandy. What a great, long life he had as a brave, honorable, respected gentleman! He will be missed!’
‘ What a wonderful son, father and grandfather….thanks Dick for the history lessons of your life and thanks for being a Veteran!!!
David Cutler (staff member of the Dunkin Donut crew)’
‘Oh the stories Dick could tell…..he would join us (several friends) at Dunkin’ Donuts just about every Sunday after church and would capture the attention of many while telling of his life as a POW in WWII. Dick loved to talk!!!! He loved the limelight. We loved him!!!! He took us on an adventure through his life stories….Thank you Dick, Rest in Peace,’
Ms. Cutler, Richard Diltz is mentioned in my father’s POW journal– he and my father were together first at Stalag 2A in Neubrandenburg and then at a forced labor camp near the border with Poland. I would so appreciate it if you can contact me to share some of the stories Richard Diltz told about those months in Germany. My father’s name is/was Calvin Friar, he fought with the 106th infantry in the Ardennes mountains, and was capture on Dec 19, 1944.
‘I always respected and admired my uncle. He was a great role model to me. Love the photo.’
‘Dick exemplified the words of II Timothy 2:3-4. May he rest in peace with his beloved wife Marian’