Deanna Dell Dietz

Deanna Dell Dietz, 83, of Tucson AZ passed away on May 17, 2024. She was born April 10, 1941 to Roxie Dell and Nealus Webb of Middletown OH and is survived by her sister Karen Avant, her son Jeff Adair and her devoted stepsons Gary R. Gusse and Michael Dietz along with several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Milton (Mike) Donald Dietz who passed on February 5, 2021, her daughter Candace, and son James.  

Mike and Deanna (DD) loved volunteering and planning numerous Marine Corps reunions for the 5th Marine Division for which he was assigned and fought with in Iwo Jima from the beginning until it was secured. They enjoyed their summers in Lake Delton Wisconsin and winters in Tucson Arizona.  DD’s other great love was her little Chihuahua, Pipka.   He went with DD everywhere and was a great little guy.

DD worked at Mt. Bell right out of high school (Catalina, Class of 59).  She later worked TEP for many years where she met Mike. She and Mike did extensive Genological research on the Dietz/Rashid/Pagel family histories. She also loved decorating cakes for weddings and other special occasions.

In lieu  of flowers, contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org), 855-448-3997, or mail to PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. 

There will be a viewing and service held on Saturday, June 22 at 10 AM at ADAIR Funeral Home, Dodge, Chapel,  1050 North Dodge Blvd., Tucson AZ 85716. 

She will be interred on Monday, June 24 at 10 AM at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Marana, 159 N Luckett Road, Marana, AZ 85653