David R. Dieterich, 48, Construction Worker

He was born July 6, 1953 in Lorain and lived in Avon Lake his entire life. He was a 1971 graduate of Avon Lake School.

David worked in construction, was a diesel mechanic and black smith. He was employed for a time with Loeser Excavating, Avon.

He enjoyed working on his son's dirt-bike and watching him ride.

Mr. Dieterich is survived by his son, Brandon Gates at home, his mother, Elaine Dieterich of Avon Lake; a sister, Becki Kidder of Avon Lake and three nieces, Colleen, Laura and Jill. He is preceded in death by his father, Roland.

Friends may call at the Busch-Burmeister Family Chapel, 163 Avon-Beldon Road, Avon Lake, Friday, February 8, 2002 from 3:00 -5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A prayer service will be Saturday, February 9, 2002 at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, 2640 Stoney Ridge Road, Avon at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Thomas Cleaton, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memory Garden, Avon.

Memorials may be forwarded to the American Cancer Society, 43099 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 or the American Diabetes Association, 155 Ken Mar Parkway, Broadview Hts., OH 44147.