Emerson L. Deitz Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Emerson L. Deitz Sr. in Baltimore, Maryland, who passed away on April 21, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emerson L. Deitz Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willard Loraine and Opal Lucretia Webb Deitz; his parents-in-law, Garr and Gwen Clingman; and his daughter-in-law Janet Kelsey Deitz.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Gwenivere Clingman Deitz; his sons, Emerson Lee Deitz, Jr. (Maria), Timothy Glenn Deitz, Stephen Lewis Deitz (Jennifer), Matthew Grant Deitz (Leanne) and Andrew Layman Deitz (Angela); his grandchildren, Kay Deitz Carbaugh (Eric), Elsa, Monty, Kelsey, Matthew, Kayla, Keith, Michael, Jordan, Skylar, Tyler, Megan, Jacob, Reagan, Adam, Carter, Mackenzie and Tristan; and his great grandchildren, Crosby, Holden, Ezra, Emerson and Henley. He is also survived by 35 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Sunday, April 26th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery (30 Tinkling Spring Rd, Fishersville, VA 22939). A memorial service was held on Sunday, April 26th 2026 at 2:45 PM at the Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church (30 Tinkling Spring Rd, Fishersville, VA 22939).
