D. Louis Dietz, 48, passed into rest unexpectedly on January 22, 2009 at his home in Tipp City, OH. He was the son of Mary L. Dietz and the late D. Ronald Dietz.

Lou was a National Honors society graduate from J.P. McCaskey. He then received his bachelors in business from General Motors Institute in Flint, MI. Following his graduation from GMI, Lou earned his Masters Degree from Xavier University. He was employed by General Motors/Delphi for 30 years. Lou had a great love for animals. Having worked in Matamoras, Mexico and lived in Brownsville, TX, he fell in love with South Padre Island where he vacationed frequently, and enjoyed fishing.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Mary Lou and her companion Bert Taylor, are 2 sisters; Mary Lynn McNee wife of Earl Jr., and Rebecca E. Hull both of Lancaster, 3 nephews and 1 niece, and 1 great niece, all of Lancaster.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald R. Dietz.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane League 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster 17602 at 12 p.m. Family and Friends will be received before the service at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com