William Edward "Bill" Dietrich

William Edward “Bill” Dietrich, age 100, was born on February 11, 1925, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, to William F Dietrich, Jr. and Eva Duke. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 2, 2026.

In his early years, Bill lived with his grandmother, a full-blood Comanche Indian. During that time, he enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and swimming—memories he often described as some of the happiest of his life. Deeply proud of his Native American heritage, he fondly recalled attending the “Indian Fairs", experiences that stayed close to his heart throughout his life.

After his grandmother’s death, Bill moved to Dallas, Texas, where he attended Forest Avenue High School. After graduating, he held various jobs before beginning what would become a lifelong career at Procter & Gamble in 1943. Over the next 43 years with the company, he worked in nearly every area of the plant. The majority of time as the instructor of the training department, where he taught new employees how to operate mechanical equipment, before retiring.

In 1948, he married Cynthia Cline. After her passing, he later married Dorothy “Dottie” Jane Harding, in 1980, who also preceded him in death.

An avid outdoorsman, Bill’s love for hunting and fishing took him to many places across the United States.

Bill was a master craftsman who enjoyed building small machinery, creating inventions, and making beautiful furniture. Known as the go-to handyman, Bill was always willing to help and could fix anything. .

Kind, generous, and well loved, Bill leaves behind numerous family members and friends who will deeply cherish his memory.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.