Charles E. Dietz Dr.

Dr. Charles E. Dietz
Palestine, Texas | January 16, 2010

Dr. Charles E. Dietz- Palestine, TX Charles Edward Dietz born December 23, 1932 in San Angelo, Texas to Oscar Leon Dietz, Sr., and Alberta Jane Sanders Dietz died January 16, 2010 at the age of 77. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Ida Louise Dickson and husband, Duane, and Doris Virginia Cox and husband, Hubert; brother, Oscar Leon Dietz, Jr.; nephew, Alan David Cox, and nieces, Jennie Wells Dixon and Katherine Frances Fugitt. Dietz, as he was lovingly called by those who knew and loved him, served our country in the Korean War as a US Naval Corpsman aboard the USS Knapp DD-653. His experience as a corpsman instilled compassion and a love for his fellow man and his awareness of the pain and suffering of others, which prepared him for his career in Dentistry at Baylor University School of Dentistry, where he met Jay, who within a year would be his sweet wife. As an orthodontist, practicing in Palestine since 1986, he was committed in his gift of humanity by improving the smiles of many. His ethics were second to none and carried over from his professional career into his many interests and hobbies. Dietz had many interests that he pursued with passion. Hunting, bicycling, all sports, travelling, writing, barbershop quartet, cigars, fine wine, gourmet cooking, and reading, and it would surprise no one who knew him to find him reading a lost transcript of Louis L'Amour. His reputation in the boxing industry as a "cut man" was unprecedented by his commitment and dedication to the sport, but even that did not surpass his love of the game and his athletes. He would never sacrifice the health and safety of one of his fighters for the glory of fortune or fame. He knew when to "throw in the towel". Dietz cycled the Hotter-N-Hell Hundred bicycle race and finished consistently at a benchmark for Olympian athletes even in his fifties. As an avid golfer and hunter throughout his years he produced experiences and friendships which meant more to him than any amount of money. If his life were measured by friends, he was truly the richest man who ever lived. His sense of humanity gave him the opportunity to be instrumental in breaking the barriers of apartheid in South Africa at the height of turmoil because he knew it was right. His list of loving friends is long and includes sports celebrities, music celebrities, and actors. Music and sports were always such an important part of his life and he passed these passions on to his girls who spent many hours discussing and enjoying these with him. His love for animals cannot be questioned. Charlie and his wife Jay have rescued over twenty dogs, mostly large breeds including Old English Sheepdogs, Great Pyrenees, and Old English Mastiffs. Buster, the two hundred pound Mastiff was with him at the time of his demise. The family pets that were given, rescued, fostered, and stolen were always a part of the family. The list of "furry family members" is long and distinguished as their faces adorn the walls of the family home on what has become the "Dog Wall of Fame". Dietz was a father, mentor, and surrogate to many who will not be named but who know they are loved and included in the family. It would be impossible to name all the people and lives touched by Dietz. In the words of his grandsons, "there was never a more noble and accepting person than Charles Edward Dietz" and they will never forget his smile. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Janice Lee "Jay" Boberick Dietz; Daughters and sons-in-law, Doris Lee Nash and husband, Calvin, Diane Elizabeth Ison and husband, Kelly, Carla Jane Bagdasaryan and husband, Vegen, and Janice Virginia Boroughs and husband, Shane; grandchildren, Jared Charles Nash, Grant Morgan Nash, Alexandria Taylor and husband, Devin, Christopher Michael Bagdasaryan, Brianna Bagdasaryan, and Baili Camille Boroughs, and an expectant great granddaughter, Ashlyn Rayne Taylor, whom he could not wait to meet; nephews, Steven Samuel Cox and wife, Ann, Paul Dickson and wife, Carol, Mark Dickson and wife, Carol, Kery Dickson and wife, Robbie; nieces, Doyle Dietz Allen and husband, Tom, Julia Dietz Beckel and husband, Floyd, and Cynthia Dickson; brother-in-law Thomas Allen Boberick and wife, Kathy, along with enumerable friends who were family to him. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 23rd at St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Palestine, Texas.