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William Dale “Bill” Deitz

Birth	:	27 Jan 1967 Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	30 Mar 2012 Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3689003, -103.4753036
Plot	:	Sec H Site 57
Description	:	William Dale Deitz, 45, of Rapid City, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 30, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Bill was born on Jan. 27, 1967, at Grand Forks, ND, to Gerald E. and Ruth A. (Delage) Deitz. He attended Red River High School, where he was an integral part of the high school wrestling team. He then attended the North Dakota State School of Science and earned a Bachelor's degree in HVAC technologies. He then enlisted in the Navy and served with distinction on the USS Independence, where he was able to travel the world. Upon return he continued his service... Read More	William Dale Deitz, 45, of Rapid City, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 30, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Bill was born on Jan. 27, 1967, at Grand Forks, ND, to Gerald E. and Ruth A. (Delage) Deitz. He attended Red River High School, where he was an integral part of the high school wrestling team. He then attended the North Dakota State School of Science and earned a Bachelor's degree in HVAC technologies. He then enlisted in the Navy and served with distinction on the USS Independence, where he was able to travel the world. Upon return he continued his service to our United States by joining the National Guard. He began utilizing his degree by working for Al Cornella Refrigeration in the Black Hills area. He moved to the Black Hills where he met and married his wife, Sonia Nelson on April 7, 1995, at Hot Springs. They so cherished raising their daughter, Neha. Bill was currently employed through the VA Medical System in Fort Meade, SD, where he served our veterans with pride for years. He was also currently preparing for yet another deployment overseas for a year. Bill was an active golfer, bowler, and family friend who was always there to lend a hand. He had a heart of gold, and was always welcomed wherever he went. We all learned lessons from Bill about how to be a great friend and father. The true size of his heart will never be known, but those whose lives he touched will never forget his generosity and kindness. His legacy will live on through those memories he had left us of what it means to be a true man, father, husband, and all-out amazing person, whose life was taken from us all too soon. Thank you, Bill, for always being there and truly touching our lives. He is survived by his wife, Sonia Deitz of Rapid City; his beloved daughter, Neha Deitz of Rapid City and her fiance', Blane Hockenbary; three sisters, Vanessa Munn of Boise, ID, Mary Goetz of Klamath Falls, OR, Cindy Robertson of Grand Forks, ND; three brothers, Craig Deitz, Paul Deitz, and Andy Deitz, all of Warren, MN; his in-laws, Bob and Aletha Nelson of Hot Springs; and his brothers-in-law, Bob Nelson, Jr. of Casper, WY, and Jared Nelson of Rapid City. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be Thursday, April 5, at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City, and then for one hour before services on Friday. Services are set for Friday, April 6, at the funeral home with the Rev. Herb Cleveland officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Father Bill Zandri officiating, and military honors provided by the South Dakota Army National Guard.

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Where is William Dale “Bill” Deitz's memorial?
William Dale “Bill” Deitz's memorial is located at: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA.
When did William Dale “Bill” Deitz death?
William Dale “Bill” Deitz death on 30 Mar 2012 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.3689003
Longitude: -103.4753036

Family Members:

Parent

Gerald E. Deitz

(1938 - 1995)

Ruth Ann Deitz

(1940 - 2004)

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