Paul Dietrich

Paul ”Pig” Dietrich, 71, of Fairview Heights, IL, born March 8, 1953 in Belleville, IL succumbed to his injuries on July 27, 2024 related to an automobile accident. He died peacefully, surrounded by loving family at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

He was a proud United States Army Veteran, a dedicated father, an undeniably talented storyteller, a wheeler-dealer, avid gardener, fierce and loyal protector of his family, and a good friend to many. His heart was large and there was not anyone he would not help. He loved people and you could always count on him to be the life of the party, that is for sure!

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents, Albert and Genevieve (nee Benedict) Dietrich
• Brother, Rich Dietrich
• Brother-in-law, John Ehret

Surviving are his:

• Children:
  • Jessica (David) Schimborski of Saint Louis, MO
  • David Dietrich of Fairview Heights, IL
  • Sam (Kara Sauls) Dietrich of Belleville, IL
• Grandson, Hayden Schimborski of La Vergne, TN
• Brothers:
  • Steve (Fran) Dietrich of Columbia, IL
  • Jack (Cindy) Dietrich of Belleville, IL
• Sister, Jean Ehret of Belleville, IL
• Sister-in-law, Ann Dietrich of Millstadt, IL
• Godson, John Paul Dietrich of Smithton, IL
• Dear friend, Beth Bunetic of Belleville, IL
• many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Paul’s name to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.