Leroy and family, I was so sadden to hear of Ann’s illness and your loss. Even though I haven’t seen Ann for several years, I will always remember her as being so pretty & just the most kindest, caring person. My deepest sympathy to you all. Joan Holzer Gad (cousin)
Ann M. Dietman
October 24, 1939 – March 31, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Ann M. Dietman, age 70 of St. Cloud who passed away peacefully after an all too brief, but courageous battle with brain cancer. Private burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-9 p.m. on Monday and after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Parish Prayers will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday at the church.
Ann was born October 24, 1939 in Fort Yates, North Dakota to Oscar and Elizabeth (Helt) Bruggman. After moving to St. Joseph, she graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957. She furthered her education at Mount Marty College in Yankton, S.D. She married LeRoy Dietman on September 5, 1960 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Collegeville. They moved to Baxter, MN in 1973 where she worked at the Baxter Elementary School. There she was one of the founders of Birthright. They returned to St. Cloud in 1983 where she worked for School District 742. She was an active member of Holy Spirit Parish and St. Jude Mission Group. She volunteered as a Befriender, Home Eucharistic Minister and on the funeral committee. She strongly believed in her volunteering activities that included Meals-On-Wheels, Toys For Tots, Great Harvest Food Shelf and so many more. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, quilting, making her famous barbeque sauce, playing Bridge, attending her “fake” book club and spending time with her family.
Ann is survived by her husband LeRoy of St. Cloud, daughters Mary Kaye (Mike) Mass of St. Augusta, Maria McStott of Waite Park and Rachel (Ian) Craig of Minneapolis, grandchildren Megan Rothstein, Derek and Devon Mass and Vince McStott, great granddaughter Ava Rothstein, brothers and sisters Betty (Mike) Holzer, Jane (Ray) Atkins, Jo Bomberger, Louise (Keith) Bartlett, Clare Zimmerman, Lori (Jim) Rausch, John (Patricia) Bruggman and Rita Bruggman and sister-in-law Patricia Bruggman.
Preceding her in death were her parents, sister Terry Reiger, infant sister Patricia Bruggman and brothers Oscar, Jr. “O.J.” and Francis Bruggman.
Memorials are preferred to the Poor Clare’s Monastery, Holy Spirit Parish, and the American Cancer Society as Ann was a former cancer survivor.
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Leroy & Family,
It was certainly our pleasure to be able to know Ann over these years at Holy Spirit. We certainly celebrate her life as she was a great Christian and holy woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With sympathy, Wayne & Lynn
Such wonderful words are always used to describe Ann.
Sisters,nieces,nephews husband and brother in law.
When they talk about their beloved Ann I feel like I’ve always known her and have been gently touched by her love for others.
“Good work my faithful servant Ann, all your concerns are now in the hands of your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All tears will be dried all pain cared for by Him who cares beyond any human ability.
Trust God to take over and fill the empty hearts that will miss your physical presence. Now you can watch over them with total assurance of God’s love for them.
LeRoy and Girls – I just feel so bad as all of us classmates
LeRoy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in thoughts and prayers.
Wayne & Linda
Leroy and family, we too are so saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person. May you find even a little comfort in knowing she served God so well in all she did while she was with us. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Fred and Mary Lou Justin
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. Ann was a very special Friend to the family, especially to my mother, ( Delma). she will be missed dearly.
Our heartfelt sympathy.
Mary and Marvin
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Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud
Relatives and friends may call from 4-9 p.m. on Monday and after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Parish Prayers will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday at the church.