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Jasper "Jack" Dietrich, age 94, of Hackensack, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, died peacefully on July 3, 2017. Jack was born to Hans and Agatha (Frey) Dietrich on June 1, 1923 in Ashland, WI. Jack's family of origin emigrated from Switzerland to the United States in 1920. He was the youngest of seven children, the only child born in the United States. Jack grew up on a farm that had been carved out of the woods near Mellen, Wisconsin. He enjoyed hunting and fishing all of his life. When his parents could no longer take care of themselves Jack provided a home for them near him in Inver Grove Heights where they lived their final years. Jack worked for K.W. McKee in Eagan Minnesota for over 35 years where he was greatly respected for his hard work, creativity and dedication.

Jack is survived by his son, Gary (Linnea) Dietrich of Hackensack, MN; sister, Agatha Hauschild of Park Falls, WI; grandchildren, Grant, Shannon, Erin, Daniel, Jon, Carrie and many great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his three wives, Shirley (Revolinski), the mother of his two children; Thelma and Dorothy; his son, Daniel and five brothers.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 2, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass. Inurnment will be in the Church of St. Patrick Cemetery at 1:30 PM. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.[[In-content Ad]]

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