Richard Walter Dietz Jr. Obituary
The memory of Richard Walter Dietz Jr. in Independence, Missouri, who passed away on January 13, 2026 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Walter Dietz, Sr. and Hilda Christine Dietz (Sorensen); his former wife Sheryl (Wold); and his nephew Billy Berg. He is survived by: his children, Jamie Dietz (Dana) of Sturgis, SD, Jon Ramos (Cynthia) of Independence, MO and Dionne Schneider (Brian) of Sioux Falls, SD; his sisters, Gwen Parmenter, Eileen Berg (William) and Chris Richardson; and his close friends, Amber Flowers and Jim Campbell. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
