Roberta Anne Dietrich, 84, died on Friday November 25, 2022, at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria. She was born October 8, 1938, in Brookings, South Dakota, the daughter of James J. and Florence M. (Lueth) Meaghan. She married David Dietrich on February 7, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He survives. Also surviving are their three daughters Barbara Purple, Rebecca Genz and Laura McCloskey (John), five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, her sister Joan Vahey, nieces and a nephew.
Roberta’s life was spent in service to others. For almost 25 years she helped plan and organize the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s Student Concert program where thousands of middle-school children had a chance to experience classical music played by a full orchestra. In addition, she volunteered to direct choral music at Hines and Keller schools for several years when the Peoria Public School District dropped the music programs from the elementary schools.
On top of being a troop leader for each of her girls, she spent 20+ years as the chairperson for the annual Girl Scout cookie sales event for the Peoria area.
Roberta was an avid supporter of Lutheran World Relief. She spent countless hours designing and sewing quilts, knitting baby sweaters and hats by the hundreds, and making school bags and filling them with supplies for the organization. These items went to people, in need, all over the world.
Additionally, she acted as treasurer for the Lutheran Women of the Greater Peoria area. At Christmastime, she gathered or made gifts for 80+ children in the Lutheran Social Services Foster Program.
She faithfully served her church, Grace and Peace Lutheran, serving as treasurer for almost 25 years; teaching Sunday School, singing in and directing various choirs, especially the Grace Notes and participating in her beloved Miriam Circle. For those of us who knew her best we can truly say: “Well done good and faithful servant.”
A funeral and service of celebration will be held Monday December 5, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Grace and Peace Lutheran Church, Peoria. A visitation will precede the service starting at 9:00 AM.
Memorials may be made to Grace and Peace Lutheran Church and/or Apostolic Christian Skylines.
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