Frank Edward Dietz, Jr.
October 9, 1939 ~ September 24, 2016
Frank Edward Dietz, 76, of Vienna, Virginia died peacefully September 24th near the home of his daughter in Baltimore, Maryland. Born to Frank Edward Dietz, Sr., and Sybil Adams Dietz in Memphis and raised in the South, he met the love of his life, Margaret Susan "Peggy" Beauclair, while attending Loyola University in Southern California. They were married in 1961 and moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he began his career serving his country in Air Force Intelligence. Frank and Peggy settled in Seal Beach, California where they welcomed four children; Mary Elizabeth (Harold), Christopher Joseph (Gina), Timothy John (Donna) and Patrick Michael. He then became a respected executive with Ford Aerospace, Planning Research Corporation and most recently, Booz Allen Hamilton. After relocating to Northern Virginia and subsequently losing the wife he adored suddenly in 1984, Frank heroically raised his young family with unconditional love while continuing to build his remarkable career.
A devout, lifelong Catholic, he was known to attend mass to start each day and was an active member of Our Lady of Good Counsel parish in Vienna, Virginia where he served as an usher, lector and Eucharistic minister for many years. Frank embraced his role as grandfather with characteristic passion, which brought him tremendous joy. In addition to his four children, he is survived by six beautiful grandchildren; Courtney Margaret Dietz, Alyssa Yvonne Dietz, John Christopher Dietz, Michael Andrew Rees, Brendan Timothy Dietz and Kathleen Beauclair Rees; as well as his sister Anne Hessler (Richard) of Columbia, Missouri; and sister-in-law Ramie Kriste (George), of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Always drawn to the ocean and marine life, Frank was also a fervent Los Angeles Rams fan and was particularly heartened at the end of his life to hear that the team had returned to the city where it belonged.
Friends and family will be received at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave., Vienna, VA (703-938-7440) from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, September 30th. Funeral services will held Saturday, October 1st at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, 8601 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 at 10:30 am. A reception in the school counsel room will immediately follow the service.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
A devout, lifelong Catholic, he was known to attend mass to start each day and was an active member of Our Lady of Good Counsel parish in Vienna, Virginia where he served as an usher, lector and Eucharistic minister for many years. Frank embraced his role as grandfather with characteristic passion, which brought him tremendous joy. In addition to his four children, he is survived by six beautiful grandchildren; Courtney Margaret Dietz, Alyssa Yvonne Dietz, John Christopher Dietz, Michael Andrew Rees, Brendan Timothy Dietz and Kathleen Beauclair Rees; as well as his sister Anne Hessler (Richard) of Columbia, Missouri; and sister-in-law Ramie Kriste (George), of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Always drawn to the ocean and marine life, Frank was also a fervent Los Angeles Rams fan and was particularly heartened at the end of his life to hear that the team had returned to the city where it belonged.
Friends and family will be received at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave., Vienna, VA (703-938-7440) from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, September 30th. Funeral services will held Saturday, October 1st at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, 8601 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 at 10:30 am. A reception in the school counsel room will immediately follow the service.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Frank was my manager at Booz Allen Hamilton and was my best advocate. I learned so much from him professionally and personally. He became close with my immediate family and we considered him part of ours. The world has given back one of its best to heaven and his beloved wife.
Chris & Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by the sweet memories of your father. Peace and blessings.
Chris, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hello Chris,I am so sorry to here of the loss of your Dad. I will be praying for you, as well as your entire family. May God’s Peace that passes all understanding rest deeply within your heart. Sincerely, Brenda
Chris & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. May your father rest in peace. Kirkley
Chris & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. May your father rest in peace. Kirkley
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tim please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. My wife and I are thinking of you and your family wishing you peace and comfort as you remember your Dad
Chris and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris, My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your Father’s soul rest in peace and may God be with you and your family as well.
Dear Chris, I wish you and your family comfort and strength during this time of loss. With sincerest sympathy, Kathrine Park