Donald Dean Diltz, Jr.

Donald Dean Diltz, Jr., 60, of Lime Ridge, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 6, 2023. Born in Berwick on January 22, 1963, he was a son to Donald Diltz, Sr. and the late Alice (Lucas) Diltz. Mr. Diltz was a graduate of Central Columbia High School, Class of 1980. On March 6, 1987, he wed the love of his life, the former Karen Louise Brown. Together they shared 36 years of marriage and raised their family. Don was a long-time employee of Magee Carpet. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, whether it was camping, fishing, or golfing. He was proud of his service to his community, having been the Chief of Mifflin Township Volunteer Fire Department. Don also enjoyed music and singing. His greatest joy, however, was his family. He loved spending time with them, especially his sons and his new grandson. Surviving Don, in addition to his father, are wife, Karen Louise (Brown) Diltz; sons: Adam Jacob Diltz and wife, Taylor, of Corning, NY and Mitchell Dean Diltz and wife, Kathleen, of Mifflinville; grandson, Casey Dean Diltz; siblings: Jeffrey Diltz and wife, Brenda, of Berwick, Lesa Diltz of Reading, and David Diltz of Mifflinville. In addition to his mother, Don was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Diltz. All are welcome to join Don’s family for his memorial service 11 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc., 119-121 East Third Street, Berwick. Reverend Daniel W. E. Warntz will officiate. Friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of the service. Interment at Elan Memorial Park will follow. Memorial contributions in Don’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online messages of comfort and support may be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.

American Heart Association
PO Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284-0692

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/