Robert “Bob” Charles Dietz

Robert “Bob” Charles Dietz, age 97 of Lanark Village, Fla. and formerly of Manitowish Waters, went home to be with his Lord on August 24, 2026.

Born March 29, 1929, to William and Jeanette Dietz in Chicago. Bob was a World War II Navy Veteran Seaman Second Class. Bob began his Masonic journey on January 10, 1952, when he was raised a Master Mason at Tinley Park Lodge 810 in Illinois, he was a member and past Master of the Hurley Masonic Lodge 237 and Northwoods Shriners-Phelps, Valley of Eau Claire-Scottish Rite, Zor Shriners, Madison, American Legion Post 424, a founding member of the Manitowish Waters Fire Company, member of the Manitowish Waters Lions Club. Bob and his Wife. Carol along with their three children purchased the Standard Station in Manitowish Waters in 1961, which later became known as Dietz’s Service. In Bob’s words “God’s Country.”

While living in Florida Bob was a member of Curfew Lodge 73, Carrabelle, Fla. where he held positions as Junior Warden, Senior Warden, Worshipful Master and Historian, in addition he was a member of Crawford Lodge 294, Crawfordsville, Fla., Marzuq Shriners, Tallahassee, Fla., American Legion Post 82, Camp Gordon Johnston, Carrabelle, Fla., Lanark Village Association and Lanark Village Boat Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carol of 62 years, brother Ralph, nephew David Dietz, nephew William Love and grandson Christopher Vernick. He is survived by his three children, Barbara Dietz, Denise (Richard) Logan, William Dietz and six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, four nephews and two nieces.

A celebration of life will be held at the Manitowish Waters Community Center on September 19, 2026 from 1 to 4 pm, there will be a Masonic Memorial Service at 2 p.m., with American Legion Post 424 Color Guard Ceremony to follow.

Bob’s favorites will be served — cookies, cupcakes, coffee and, of course, ice cream. Bob was a man who genuinely loved his life, his family, his friends and his community. In his own words, “Anyone who doesn’t like this life must be nuts.” So, in true Bob fashion, this gathering is meant to be a celebration of a life very well lived.

Everyone is welcome! If you knew Bob — even if you haven’t seen him or our family in years — please come. You were part of his story, which makes you part of ours.

In lieu of flowers, send a donation to Hurley Masonic Lodge 237, American Legion Post 424, Manitowish Waters Fire Company, Manitowish Waters Lions Club.