Obituary
Kenneth "Craig" Dieterich, age 76 of Brooklyn, IA died peacefully on June 30, 2021. Born
August 18, 1944 in Grinnell, IA to Kenneth L. Dieterich and Alice "Maxine" Ruble, he grew up
south of Brooklyn where he attended country school and graduated from BGM High School in
1964. He then attended Bailey Technical School in St. Louis, MO, graduating in 1965 with a
mechanical degree. Craig was a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and was united in marriage
to Kay Doty on October 22, 1965, later divorced.
Craig farmed south of Brooklyn until moving to California. There he married Patricia Pena, April
3rd, 1992 and worked as a heavy equipment operator for 25 years. Upon retirement he moved
to Arkansas and later returned to Brooklyn after divorcing Patricia. Known for his quick wit and
fantastic sense of humor he enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting, bowling and woodworking.
Craig is preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. He is survived by his daughters:
Jodi (Carl) Fye of Brooklyn, Kimberly Kochel of Des Moines, and Tammi (Neil) Grimm of Atkins;
grand children: Haley, Autumn and Gabrielle Fye, and Bryton and Bennett Grimm; sister, Karen
Higgins of Altoona; nieces Dawn Ellis of Laramie, WY and Randi Swink of Des Moines; and
great nieces and nephews. Per Craig's wishes no services will be held.
August 18, 1944 in Grinnell, IA to Kenneth L. Dieterich and Alice "Maxine" Ruble, he grew up
south of Brooklyn where he attended country school and graduated from BGM High School in
1964. He then attended Bailey Technical School in St. Louis, MO, graduating in 1965 with a
mechanical degree. Craig was a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and was united in marriage
to Kay Doty on October 22, 1965, later divorced.
Craig farmed south of Brooklyn until moving to California. There he married Patricia Pena, April
3rd, 1992 and worked as a heavy equipment operator for 25 years. Upon retirement he moved
to Arkansas and later returned to Brooklyn after divorcing Patricia. Known for his quick wit and
fantastic sense of humor he enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting, bowling and woodworking.
Craig is preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. He is survived by his daughters:
Jodi (Carl) Fye of Brooklyn, Kimberly Kochel of Des Moines, and Tammi (Neil) Grimm of Atkins;
grand children: Haley, Autumn and Gabrielle Fye, and Bryton and Bennett Grimm; sister, Karen
Higgins of Altoona; nieces Dawn Ellis of Laramie, WY and Randi Swink of Des Moines; and
great nieces and nephews. Per Craig's wishes no services will be held.
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