Gary G. Dietze

Gary G. Dietze   “beloved son, brother, and uncle”

COUDERSPORT, PA---Gary G. Dietze, 43, of Coudersport, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away of natural causes Thursday, March 7, 2013 in his home.
     Born October 13, 1969 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Kenneth J. and Jacqueline E. “Jackie” Howard Dietze.
     Gary was a 1987 graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse.
     He had been employed at RAM Forest Products in Shinglehouse, then later at the former Ethan Allen Company in Eldred, and lastly at Donovan’s Sawmill in Shinglehouse.
     Gary enjoyed NASCAR with his favorite driver being Dale Earnhardt, Jr.  He was a Buffalo Bills fan and a Chicago Cubs fan.  He enjoyed coin collecting and snowmobiling.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nephews.
     Surviving are his father of Arizona; his mother of Shinglehouse; four brothers, Michael H. (Evie) Dietze of Summersville SC, Roger M. (Vicki) Dietze, David A. Dietze, and Virgil B. Dietze, all of Shinglehouse; four nephews, Joshua D. (Whitney) Dietze of Cartersville, GA, Brent Thomas Dietze, Nicholas B. Dietze, and Anthony J. Dietze, all of Shinglehouse; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
     Gary was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Gregory Dietze.
     At the family’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Potter County Animal Assistance Project, c/o Coudersport Animal Health Center, 24 Kio Road, Coudersport, PA 16915.