Hans E. Dietsch Essex Hans Erich Dietsch, 87, passed away at his home in Essex on Friday July 22, 2016. He was born in Weissenfels, Germany on August 8, 1928 son of the late Martha & Erich Dietsch. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Katie Dietsch of Essex, his son Harald Dietsch and wife Polly of Essex Jct., a daughter Carla Ely and husband Rod of Fort Myers, FL, brother Gunther Dietsch and wife Heidi of Marl, Germany, sisters Anne Marie and husband Walter Bosse, Krista Kretchmar and husband Connie all of Weissenfels, Germany, sister-in-law Marlene Michael of Naples, FL, 4 grandchildren Samantha Dietsch and partner Alex Summerfield, Eric Dietsch, Kristen Glick and husband Adam, Brent Ely several nieces and nephews. Hans had a full life; he turned his mother’s hair white at an early age. After serving in WWII, he attended the University of Berlin where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. Hans married the love of his life, Katie, in 1954 and together had two children. Hans helped build bridges and dams all over the world before becoming a micro- electronics engineer for 27 years. He and Katie settled in Vermont where he enjoyed tending apples and bees in later years. Hans loved his wife, children and grand children very much. He was happiest when the house was full of family. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday July 28, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel, 57 Main Street., Essex Jct., VT 05452. Per the wishes of Hans there will be no other public services held. Memorial contributions in the memory of Hans may be made to Essex Rescue, 1 Educational Drive, Essex Jct., VT 05452. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.