Theodore "Teddy" Jess Dietz, 74, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was born in Gainesville, TX on November 17, 1949 to August William Dietz and Cora Marie Salmon.

Teddy was employed as a master plumber and owned his own business for over 40 years. He enjoyed serving at his church, Ridin' For the Brand Cowboy Church. He played spoons in the band, and served as an Elder from 2019-2021. He loved to go fishing, as well as play washers and horseshoes, and he took pride in planting and maintaining his garden. He loved to be outdoors. He enjoyed cooking, and participated in competition cooking for years. He loved his family and spoiling his granddaughters. He was married to the absolute love of his life for 54 years. Teddy will always be remembered for his ability to put a smile on your face, no matter what you were going through.

He is survived by his wife Kathy, son Steven and wife Kathy Lynn, son Callan and wife Chantel, brother Bobby, brother Jerry, and granddaughters Kali, Corrie, Bella and Colbie.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be held at the DeBerry Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Ridin' For the Brand Cowboy Church in Sanger, TX starting at 2pm. Internment will take place following the service at Bolivar Cemetery.