The live broadcast for Margaret’s service will open 15 minutes prior to Noon
Margaret Ann Dietz , 81, of Helena, Montana passed away on November 15, 2023.
She was born October 13, 1942 in Townsend, Montana to Elisha Poe and Jessie Mae Harvey. She met her husband John Francis Dietz and they were married on October 4, 1963.
She was a graduate of Helena High School class of 1961. She was also a member of the moose club for 51 years. She worked for the old Parrot, Head start for several years and Blue Cross Blue Shield. She also worked for Cooney Convalescent home until her retirement in 2004.
Our mother loved going to the movies with her nephew Richard Peterson, taking drives and playing her computer games.
She was a true fighter to the end. She had cancer twice and beat it both times. She had diabetes and eventually had to do dialysis but she kept trudging along. She went into a diabetic coma and came out of it and fought for over a week before she finally succumbed to the disease after it ravaged her kidneys and body.
She is survived by her children, Wayne Dietz, Tina Meierotto (Sid), George Dietz, Anna Dietz and Joe Guerin from Helena who she thought of like a son. Grandkids Ryan, Amber and Alycia, great grandkids Talen, Tristan, Gideon, Lincoln, LuciAnna, Thaddeus and Lila, sister Cora Poe, numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband John, her father, Elisha, her mother, Jessie, siblings, Leona, Nettie, Howard, and Donna.
We would love to welcome you to join us in honoring her at a celebration of life at Retz’s funeral home beginning with the viewing at 11:00 AM followed by the service at 12:00 PM on November 20, 2023.
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Monday November 20, 2023
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena,
Graveside Service
Following the Funeral Service
Monday November 20, 2023
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Monday November 20, 2023
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena,
Graveside Service
Following the Funeral Service
Monday November 20, 2023
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, MT
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Roy moreno says
Wayne,George,Anna and Tina
I am sorry to hear of your Margaret’s passing I
remember when your parents lived across the street on State my mom and yours were good friends I would visit your mom and dad on phoenix we would spend my night playing Gin Rummy my deepest condolences to your family she’s in a good place now
Anna says
Mom, I will miss you more than I can say. I am sure dad was there to to greet you with open arms. Until we see each other again, I love you very much.
Richard Peterson says
Aunt Margaret I will miss you very much. You were and always will be my movie buddy and companion on trips out of town. You are now with uncle John and the rest of the family that have gone before the pearly gates. You will always be in my memories. Lots of love.
Sonja "Toni" Bakke Osterloth says
Margaret, my heart and prayers are with you and the family. Fly high with the angels and know that you’ll be missed. 💖
Christina Abbitt says
Mrs . Dietz, God just received one of the most precious Angel. I can say you have been a big part of my childhood, you were my second mom, I spent more time at your house then my own home. I remember your hamburger helper even if I really didn’t like it much and your electric frying pan dinners. all the card game we played at your kitchen table. Running to 7-Eleven to get your Big Gulps and all the nights I got to spend at your house. Thank you for welcoming me in to your house and for being in my life. You will be forever in my heart. Love Chris