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RANDY LYNN DIETRICH
Randy Lynn Dietrich, age 77, of Farmerstown, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Altercare of Navarre, following a brief illness.
Randy was born in Dennison, Ohio on October 8, 1948 to the late Herbert and Hazel (Armstrong) Dietrich.
He graduated from Claymont High School in 1967. Randy joined the Navy and served from 1967 to 1971. He was formerly employed by the Dover Light Plant and City Garage.
Randy is preceded in death by his parents, wife Christina (2022) and son Steven (1986).
He is survived by his sister, Dianna Gulling of Alliance, Ohio and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Randy will be held at 1 p.m., on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Uhrich-Hostettler English Funeral Home, Inc. in Uhrichsville, Ohio, with the Rev. Mark Unrue officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Burial Park in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Calling hours will be from 12 to 1 p.m., (one hour prior to services) on Thursday at the funeral home.
Because Randy was an avid train enthusiast, the family asks that all donations be made to: Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum, 213 Smokey Lane Road SW, Sugarcreek, Ohio, 44681.
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