Leon L. Dietz, 83, of Durant, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his home.
Visitation was held on Monday, April 2 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Wilton.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the church. An additional hour of visitation was held prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Durant Ambulance or Fire Department in his memory.
Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Interment took place in the Walcott Cemetery with military honors by the Walcott American Legion.
Leon was born in Walcott on Sept. 19, 1934 to Walter and Lillian (Sinksen) Dietz.
Leon graduated from Davenport High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Leon married Dorothy A. Stender on Jan. 19, 1957 in Davenport.
He farmed in Scott County from 1957 to 1983 and later worked at White Pigeon Insurance for 12 years.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wilton and the Walcott American Legion Post #548. He loved fishing and playing cards.
Leon is survived by his wife Dorothy, his son Rod (Sherri) Dietz of Walcott, daughters: Julie Dolter of Davenport, Jill (Kelly) Proctor of Wilton and Janelle Shaffer (Terry Simoens) of Durant; eight grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters.