Mrs. Myrtle B. Dietrich

Myrtle B. (Herman) Dietrich, 106, formerly of Kutztown, died Sunday, September 3, 2023, in The Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township, where she has been a resident since 2018. Myrtle was the widow of Lawrence H. Dietrich, who died July 22, 1980. Born in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Myrtle was a daughter of the late Herbert P. and Mamie A. (Kuhns) Herman. She was a member of Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kutztown.

Mrs. Dietrich was employed as a top stitcher at the former Beckerman's Shoe Company. She enjoyed watching television, especially her beloved Philadelphia Phillies.

Myrtle is survived by a son, Michael G., husband of Judith A. (Noll) Dietrich, Fleetwood; a grandson, Michael R., husband of Lori (Thomas) Dietrich; and three great grandchildren: John T. Dietrich; Abigail E. Dietrich; and Anneliese M. Dietrich. In addition to her husband and parents, Myrtle was predeceased by 13 siblings.

A Funeral Service to celebrate and honor Myrtle's life will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with The Reverend James Schlegel, officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

It was Myrtle's wish, that contributions be considered in her memory to Saint John's Lutheran Church, 201 East Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.