Gary H. Dietrich, son of Herman and Agnes (Vogel Dietrich, was born on December 14, 1946 in Bismarck ND.  Gary attended St. Mary’s Central High School where he graduated in 1964.  He joined the Navy in 1965.  He returned from the Navy and started to work for his father in the family business, Dietrich Sanitary Service.  On June 8, 1973 he married his sole mate Betty Kartes.  Gary and Betty were proud parents of 2 daughters, Danya and Tami.  In 1978 Gary purchased Dietrich Sanitary Service and became one of the largest sanitation companies in the state of North Dakota.  During that time he was very active in the local community.  He sold the business and retired in 1996.  He then pursued his love for hunting, fishing and golfing.  He was an avid sheep hunter and while hunting all over the world, he completed his super slam in 2000.

  

            Gary was an active member of AA and reached out and helped many people with their sobriety.  Gary was a fierce competitor in the cutting horse arena, winning many awards all over the country.  He enjoyed the many fishing outings with his mother and father.  He was a golf enthusiast and spent many days on the course with just as completive nephew, Dave Glasser and many other family and friends.  Between his many activities and AA fellowship, his friends encompassed the whole world.  He was a member of the Eagles, Elks, American Legion and Knights of Columbus.  His recent pride and joy was his first and only grandchild, Tanner Dietrich Dobbs.

 

            He will be remembered by many of us, as a kind and generous man.  A man of honor and a man of vision.  Gary approached his diagnosis of cancer like he approached life, with enthusiasm and positive thinking.

 

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