Robert "Diek" I. Dietrich Obituary (1936 - 2022)

Robert "Diek" Dietrich age 86 passed away on August 24, 2022. Diek was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia (Algard and Tudor Streets, respectfully), attended Abraham Lincoln High School and lettered in Cross Country in 1952. He was a lifelong bachelor who enjoyed vacations in Wildwood, New Jersey, held season Sunday tickets to the Phillies and was an avid Eagles fan. Frequented his much-loved Dining Car and Mayfair Diners on his daily walks of the neighborhood. Diek is survived by his Goddaughter Barbara Martina, her husband John and their family, her mother Doris Walsh, and Barbara's brother Rob and his wife Karen, niece Emma and nephew Ryan. Diek was a cherished member of their family and will be sadly missed. He was pre-deceased by two of his lifelong childhood friends, Bob Walsh and Jim (Doc) Adgate, also Lincoln Alumni. Memorial donations in Diek's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105: www.stjude.org or Shriners Hospital for Children 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 would be appreciated. Services will be private.