Donald Charles Dietrich

Donald Dietrich Sr., age 72, of Moncks Corner, passed away on Monday, January 27, at Trident Medical Hospital. He was born in Warren, OH, on August 5, 1952, to the late Eileen and William A. Dietrich.

Don enjoyed playing puzzle games with his wife, Barb, and tinkering with anything that had—or didn’t have—an engine. He was an avid Lego builder and SWAT viewer. A proud Ohio State and Cleveland Browns fan, Don also enjoyed camping and working at Jolly Acres Campground alongside his best friends, Larry and Becky Horne. He was always up for an adventure.

Don is remembered as a man who took care of everyone, but especially those he loved. With his playful nature and passion for teasing his wife, he was always just a call away when help was needed. Whether it was family, friends, or even friends of friends, Don would come to the rescue with no questions asked. He had an uncanny ability to make anyone smile or laugh with just a simple look.

Most importantly, he is survived by his wife of nearly 41 years, Barbara Jean Dietrich, whom he married on March 3, 1984; children Donald C. Dietrich Jr. (Carrie) of Indiana, Kandy Bolen (Mark) of Indiana, Jeremy Dietrich (Jill) of California, and Eileen Earle (Chris) of Moncks Corner; his sister Sherri Dudinsky (Robert) of Ohio; brothers Robert Dietrich (Mary) of Colorado, James Dietrich (Linda) of Ohio, David Dietrich (Florence) of Texas, William Dietrich (Lynn) of Ohio, Hal Stuble (Sharron) of Florida, and Fred Stuble (Sue) of Ohio. He is also survived by five grandsons and four granddaughters.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Eileen Dietrich and William A. Dietrich, and  Katheryn Dietrich, all of Ohio, as well as his brother, James Stuble, of Ohio.

It would be an understatement to say that he will be deeply missed and was loved by all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:20pm at Simplicity Lowcountry, Ladson Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 1 pm until service.  

The family requests that in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made to the local VFW Post 3433 in Don’s name. The family also requests that attendees dress casually. There will be a celebration of life after at 10154 Bell Wright Rd, Summerville.