Stephen Ray Dieterich

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Stephen Ray Dieterich passed away early Friday morning, July 14, 2023 at his residence in Ross, TX.

Memorial Service: 4PM Wednesday, July 19 at Lake Shore Funeral Home

Steve was born November 22, 1957 in Waco to Billie Noland. He attended Crawford ISD and graduated in 1976. On March 29, 1991 he was united in marriage to Patricia (Long) Ricketts in Las Vegas. Steve was employed at Owens-Illinois glass plant for 40 years. He loved spending his spare time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dieterich; mother, Billie Nolan; step-father, Eddie Nolan; grandmother, Nora Connolly; brothers, Cliff Dieterich, and Kevin Dieterich.

He is survived by children, Lakn Dieterich, Evan Ricketts and wife Heather, Christopher Dieterich and wife Melissa, Tory Dobecka and husband Kevin; brothers, Marshall Dieterich, Ronnie Dieterich, and Terry Jo Dieterich; grandchildren, Tyler Ricketts, Hailey Ricketts, Jake Dieterich, Heidi Rickketts, Quinlan Dobecka, and Rendon Dobecka, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708



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Condolence Messages

  1. Tressa Slaughter Massingill

    I’m so sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. He was a good friend in high school.

  2. Chuck & Tammy Hitchcock

    So sorry to here about Steve we worked together my Prayers for comfort and strength during this most difficult time !

  3. Mildred (Holt) Burkett

    So sorry for your loss, prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time.

  4. Bluebonnet Health (Hospice) Services Team

    Dear Lakn Dieterich and Family,

    We are very sorry for your loss, you and your family all have our heartfelt sympathy. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

    Sincerely,
    Bluebonnet Health (Hospice) Services Team

  5. Jennifer and Tucker Sorenson

    Chris and Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
    Jennifer and Tucker Sorenson

  6. Sherri Sommerfeld

    Sorry to hearbout Steve’s passing. He was a good guy as well as his whole family. Worked with him an his family at glass for 25 yrs. RIP Steve

  7. So very sorry to hear the passing of Steve I worked with him and his wife pat for many years prayers to his family

  8. Cindy Vannatta

    Prayers for the Dieterich Family. So hard to lose a Dad, grandad, brother, uncle and friend. Stephen will be missed by all who knew him. I have some great memories of him in high school. He was a good athlete , big joker and good friend. May God comfort you.

  9. Caryn Dobbs-Smith

    My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Dieterich family, especially Chris, as you go through this tough time. We go back many years, and Stephen always had a special place in my heart. I know he was loved and will be missed.

  10. Jeanette Dunn

    I’m so very sorry. Much love and comfort to you and your family, Chris.

  11. Pamela Dianne Cook

    Dieterich family,
    So sorry to hear about Stephan’s passing. I haven’t seen him in years, but I know he will be greatly missed. May God give each of you extra strength to bear your sorrow.
    May God Bless,
    Joe and Pamela (Stuth) Cook

  12. In sympathy to y’all, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. From Lona Mae Klutts.

  13. I just found out about Steven’s passing. My thought and prayers are with his family. Steven and I went to Crawford High school together. It seems that our small little graduating class has gotten a little smaller. Again I’m so sorry to hear about your loss.

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