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Jean M. Dieltz

April 26, 1938 — January 9, 2018

Jean M Dieltz, 79 of Lake City, MN and Mesa, AZ passed away on January 9, 2018 at Banner Hospital in Mesa, AZ.

Jean was a devoted wife, proud mother, grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She was born on April 26, 1938 in Flandreau, SD to Soren and Lela (Holm) Pedersen. Jean grew up in Jasper, MN. She graduated from Jasper High School in 1956. After high school, she attended Globe University/Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis MN.

Jean married her childhood sweetheart, Jerome (Jerry) in 1958 in Jasper, MN. Five years later, they added 3 sons their family. There were happily married for 59 years. As a young person, Jean was very active in 4-H club achieving the National Gold Key award. Later she was active in Rochester chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Red Hat Society, Lake City Lions club, Fountain of the Sun Citizen's service club in Mesa, AZ. Jean was an avid reader, bridge player and enjoyed cooking, baking and planning events for her family and friends.

Jean felt very fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom for 22 years, returning to the work field when her sons started college. She worked for ITT Life Insurance, and retired from Analysts International Corporation (AiC).

Jean was preceded in death by her father, Soren, mother, Lela and brother, Juel Pedersen.

Jean is survived by her husband Jerry of Lake City, MN and Mesa, AZ; her sons Mark (Lisa) Dieltz of Lake City, MN; Scott (Jessie) Dieltz of Eagan, MN.; Jeff (Debbie) Dieltz of Big Lake, MN.; her sister-in-law Sheila (Bachman) Pedersen of Brandon, SD.; her grandchildren Amanda (Luke) Peterson, Brittany (Aaron) Pyzdrowski, John Dieltz, Steven Dieltz; great grandchildren Ava, Elsie; nephew Roger (April) Pedersen and niece Connie (Greg) Niederauer.

A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Lake in Lake City, MN with Father Joseph Pete officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Lake City Lions Club, 34789 Rainwater Court, Frontenac, MN 55026.

Visitation

FEB 24. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church
419 W Lyon Ave
Lake City, MN 55041

Memorial Service

FEB 24. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST)

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church
419 Lyon Avenue
Lake City, MN 55041
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