Garry Deitrich
Garry Deitrich
Garry Deitrich
February 11, 1947 – October 4, 2016
Ollie, Iowa | Age 69
Garry K. Deitrich, 69, of Ollie died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at his home in Ollie. He was born Tuesday, February 11, 1947, in Sigourney.
Garry graduated from Sigourney High School with the Class of 1966.
On May 29, 1974, Garry was united in marriage to Judy Andeway at Galena, Illinois.
Garry served two terms as Keokuk County Sherriff from 1972 until 1980. He later worked at TriOak Foods in Richland for 31 years retiring from there in 2015.
Garry loved visiting with people, watching T.V. and fishing. He was a member of Ollie Baptist Church and enjoyed attending church activities. He was a former member of the Ollie Lions Club.
Garry is survived by his wife of over 42 years, Judy Deitrich of Ollie; four sons: Joe (& Cindy) Deitrich of North English, Vernon (& Linda) Reinier, Jr. and Richard (& Emmy) Reinier both of Fairfield, and Robin (& Marti) Reinier of Ollie; a daughter, Melody Whitehurst of West Des Moines; 14 grandchildren: Jacob, Hannah, Bethany, George, Amber, Lindsay, Megan, Eric, Cameron, Sammi, Ryan, Christian, Kyle and Crystal; 20 great grandchildren: Madison, Peyton, Kayla, Chloe, Seirra, Adelaid, Tegan, Teria, Hailey, Brett, Piper, Phoebe, Cael, Noah, Cameron, August, Hunter, Dakota, Declan and Savannah; two brothers: Jim (& Charlotte) Deitrich of Sigourney and Ronnie “McGee” (& Jane) Deitrich of Cedar Rapids; and a sister, Sherry (& Tony) Hammes of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Jerry (his twin), Pedro and Bill Deitrich; and two sisters: Sarah Smithart and Garland Seaba.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2016, at 11 A.M. at the Ollie Baptist Church in Ollie with Reverend Gary Reeves officiating.
As was his wish, Garry’s body has been cremated.
No burial is planned at this time.
Visitation will be in the fellowship hall of the church Saturday from 10 A.M. until service time at 11 A.M.
Memorials may be made to the Ollie Baptist Church.
