Roy Dietle

Roy Gene Dietle, age 89, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 7:10 pm Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Beth Haven Nursing Home  .  

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Grand View Funeral Home. Rev. Ronn Pashia will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in the Grand View burial park. 

A visitation celebrating Roy's life will be held at 10:00 am until time of service, Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Grand View Funeral Home. 

Roy was born on May 13, 1933, in Palmyra, MO, the son of John and Ofeleita Austin.

Roy was united in marriage to Ann A. Reading on November 14, 1957 in Bowling Green, MO 

Survivors include; Daughter, Helen Ann Dietle Lemon of Keytesville, MO; Brother, Sonny Dietle of New London, MO; Two Sisters, Linda Rose Ellis of Frankford, MO, Shirley Dierling of Frankford, MO; Two Granddaughters, Angela Young (Derek) of Elsberry, MO, Andrea Lemon of Ballwin, MO; Two Grandsons, James M Lemon of Hannibal, MO, William R Lemon (Shelby) of La Plata, MO;  Two Great-granddaughters, Claire Young, Emily Young; Two Great-grandsons, Stetson Lemon, Gus Hayes; . 

Roy was preceded in death by his parents John and Ofeleita, his wife Ann; Four Brothers, Dean Dietle, Donald  Dietle, Dewayne Dietle, Harold (Robie) Dietle; Sister, Doris Roberts. 

A veteran, Roy was proud of his service in the United States Navy. 

Professionally Roy worked for the United States Post Office as a Customer Service Manager. 

Roy was a founding member of the Early Bird Kiwanis Club. 

Roy was a member of the First Christian Church of Frankford.

Roy never knew a stranger, or at least anyone who stayed a stranger for very long. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He spent many hours coaching, shuttling and cheering on his grand children and great-grandchildren in their many activities over the years. He was a founding member of the Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis and could often be seen around town "peddling" tickets for their next fundraiser to help the youth in and around Hannibal. One of Roy's passions was trout fishing with his grandchildren and friends. He could sit next to the stream and fish for hours, enjoying the time with family, the atmosphere, an occasional nap, and eventually, on a good day, fresh cooked trout. Roy was also devoted to the Lord. He belonged to just three churches in his 89 years. With each he shared his gifts of teaching, leadership, and singing. Roy will be missed by the many people who have known him as family and a friend. 

Pallbearers will be; James M. Lemon, William R. Lemon, Derek Young, Ben Luetkemeyer, Aaron Hall, Mike Holcom.
Honorary Pallbearers are; Bill Hatton, Bob Galloway, T.C. Satish, Mike Skeen, Robert O. Parker.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Early Bird Kiwanis Club in care of Grand View Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to the family and video tribute viewed on Roy's memorial page at www.grandviewfuneral.com  

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