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Marlin D. “Bruz” Deitch (age 92)


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Marlin D. “Bruz” Deitch, age 92 of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home.

 

Born on August 13, 1929 in Helvetia, PA, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Clarice (Kephart) Deitch.

 

On May 17, 1963 he married his wife of 59 years, Virginia “Ginny” Schoch Deitch. She survives.

 

Marlin was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean War. While in the Air Force, he completely rewired a damaged C-119 Aircraft for its return to the frontlines.

 

He had a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University.Marlin was an electrical engineer at the Shawville Power Plant. He retired as a foreman after 39 years of service.

 

Marlin was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ.

 

He was the first German to obtain a lifetime membership at the Pulaski Club, was a lifetime member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17 and the Falls Creek Eagles Aerie 965.

 

Marlin was an avid golfer, enjoyed going to camp and loved to work on his homemade 1968 Dune Buggy.

 

Along with his wife, Marlin is survived by his daughters (Kim Luzier and Crisann Deitch, both of DuBois, PA), one grandson (Braeden Sedor of DuBois, PA), two great granddaughters (Raynee and Samhain) and one great-great grandson (Dean James).

 

He was preceded in death by one brother (Dean Deitch).

 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 5 PM – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

 

A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 4 PM from the funeral home with Charlene Lauver officiating.

 

Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

 

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in the DuBois area.

 

 Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

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