Daniel C. Dietrich, age 72, of Leesport, passed away on August 5, 2019, in     Reading Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in West Reading, the son of the late Daniel K. Dietrich and Helen E. (Stein) Dietrich.

He was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. A U S Army veteran. He had worked as truck driver for R. W. Eaken, Leesport for 30 years and Fromm Electric, Reading for four years retiring in 2005.

Daniel was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Molltown

He was a very active member serving as a member of the cemetery board and a deacon.

He was very active and involved with his grandchildren and always looked forward to being with his family. Dan loved classic cars, Farmall tractors for field work and John Deer tractors for lawn work.

He is survived by his children Stephen D. Dietrich, and wife Heather (Hilbert) Dietrich, of Fleetwood; Stephanie L. (Dietrich), and husband Jason Kunkel, of Bailey, CO.: and Stacia A. (Dietrich), and husband Donald Rentschler Jr, of Mohrsville.  Also grandchildren Bryce G. Kunkel, Aidan K. Dietrich, Emma C. Dietrich and Sebastian D. Rentschler.

A viewing will be held Friday morning August 9th from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 219 Maidencreek Road, Fleetwood. Funeral service will follow at11:00AM. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Daniel's name to St. Peter's United Church of Christ.