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Larry Dietsche Obituary
Born 01-24-1939 in Neodesha Kansas passed away at home 02-13-2017 in Woodland Park Colorado.
Larry was a long time resident of Colorado. Member of the Stockers Car Club, Teamsters, 12 years Assistant Chief of the Stratmoor Hills Fire Department, a member of the Sheriffs Posse, a Reserve and Sargent in the Teller County Sheriff's Office from 1977 to 2015. Larry has protected the community that he loved so much. He was a dedicated and loving father to his family and those around him.
Everyone that has met him has been impacted by him in one way or another and he will greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father Charles and Dorothy Dietsche, his brother Denny Dietsche, sister Linda Dietsche, and his sons Adam and Larry Dietsche II.
He is survived by his brother Art Elliot, sister Debbie, daughter April J. Dietsche, son Jon Dietsche, 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Donations to the American Cancer Society.
Thank you gingerly Lee and Tom for caring for my hero.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Dietsche
RejeanaSusan
October 6, 2025
Love you Grandpa miss you see you
Rejeana
July 30, 2025
GRANDPA III. UVVV UV UV you to the moon and back you're always with me See ya LOVE REJEANASUSANSEBEK
Rejeana Sebek
September 24, 2024
I Miss Your face Grandpa!! YOU R MY SUNSHINE. LOVE YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER REJEANA SUSAN SEBEK SEE YOU IN HEAVEN
Rejeana Susan Sebek
May 13, 2024
I Miss You EverydayGrandpa You are Sunshine LOve Dearly Rejeana Susan Sebek [email protected] (I talk to you ALL the time.. it's hard down here)
Rejeana Sebek
October 17, 2023
I Love and Miss You Mostest Grandpa Love Rejeana
timothy meenan
February 17, 2021
r i p brother firefighter ! you are remembered larry !
tim meenan
March 1, 2017
from one firefighter to another, god speed brother ! chief of woodland park fire department-1970 - 1972!
Laurie Litwin
February 27, 2017
We just heard of Larry's passing, so sorry for the loss.
Lea Ann Lewis
February 27, 2017
My best buddy Larry was a shining example of integrity, honesty, bravery and friendship. My condolences to his family, friends, co workers & everyone who had the honor to meet and know this wonderful soul. Keep your powder dry sir.
February 23, 2017
Marwin and Joan want convoy our sympathy to Larry's family. Larry, you've answered your last call. RIP Chief Parker.
February 23, 2017
Me and my wife's condolences to your family and friends . You have answered the last call Chief Dietsche. Retired Chief Parker's
Assistant Chief Mark Parker
February 23, 2017
On behalf of the Stratmoor Hills Fire Department we send our condolences to the family and friends of Chief Dietsche.
Larry Del Nore
February 23, 2017
Look out heaven, you're getting another strong and compassionate man, who was loving to his family and all the people he spent protecting during his lifetime of wearing many badges.
Have a good talk with "The Duke", as you're saddling up.
R.I.P.
April Dietsche
February 23, 2017
Missing u Dad 'terribly'. It's like a FREAKIN' dream that I DO NOT LIKE!!.. yet I remember all r talks of life & love, all the lessons that u taught me..I still hear u! Love stays becuz it's r only power n the universe...now we definitely know love is taken w/u 2!! Praise the Lord & pass the ammunition..Billy said 'checkmate'. Love Love Love, c ya! April xox
April Dietsche
February 23, 2017
All I no Dad is u take the love w/u, yet u had so much that I'm STILL feeling ur love w/me here. I hear u all around the Springs telling me Praise the Lord & pass the ammunition! love out loud! Always missing & loving u forever..'c ya'..April & Billy Dietsche xox
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