Cornelia "Corky" Dietrich
July 14, 1918 ~ October 19, 2021
Cornelia “Corky” Dietrich, 103, formerly of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully at her home in New Jersey, on October 19, 2021.
Born Cornelia Braden on July 14, 1918, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was raised in Utica, Missouri where she met her future husband, Joseph E. Dietrich (1916-1994).
Both were faithful members of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and were a Knight and Lady of the Holy Sepulcher.
Until her retirement, Corky was the assistant Chief Clerk for the House of Representatives for the State of Missouri for over 25 years.
Corky moved to Teaneck, NJ in 2004 to be closer to her immediate family. She found a second home at St. Anastasia Church, and quickly made new friends as she became involved with church and in her new community. She was as devoted to her family as she was to her faith.
Survives include her son, Gary Dietrich (Laura); grandson, Joseph (Phil); granddaughter, Elizabeth (Mike); and many nieces and nephews.
Her family is also grateful for the loving care of Grace Boamah for the last six years of Corky’s life.
Visitation will be 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. Committal service will follow at Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Anastasia Church, 1095 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Born Cornelia Braden on July 14, 1918, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was raised in Utica, Missouri where she met her future husband, Joseph E. Dietrich (1916-1994).
Both were faithful members of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and were a Knight and Lady of the Holy Sepulcher.
Until her retirement, Corky was the assistant Chief Clerk for the House of Representatives for the State of Missouri for over 25 years.
Corky moved to Teaneck, NJ in 2004 to be closer to her immediate family. She found a second home at St. Anastasia Church, and quickly made new friends as she became involved with church and in her new community. She was as devoted to her family as she was to her faith.
Survives include her son, Gary Dietrich (Laura); grandson, Joseph (Phil); granddaughter, Elizabeth (Mike); and many nieces and nephews.
Her family is also grateful for the loving care of Grace Boamah for the last six years of Corky’s life.
Visitation will be 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. Committal service will follow at Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Anastasia Church, 1095 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. The members of Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter, DAR send their condolences. Tina Baldwin Sellner, Regent
So sorry to learn of the death of our dear friend, Corky. A lovely lady and a pillar of St Joseph Cathedral. Many fond memories of this special lady. Sending our love and prayers to you Gary and your family.
I am very sorry for your loss. Linda Dunbar, Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter NSDAR
Corky, had a village of friends. I was one of the card players. But more than that she was a dear friend of my sister, AnnaMarie Klebba. I am contributing these comments along with AnnaMarie, as she is not able to do so. Prayers and sympathy are presented to all of the family. Corky was an inspiration in life particularly in her Catholic devotion. Gratitude for that will always be present in our memories
Dear Gary and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. Corky was a kind and loving person and dearest friend of our family. We will never forget all the wonderful times our families had together celebrating birthdays, holidays and life in general. We can picture a glorious reunion in Heaven with her family and friends who have gone before her. May God bless you and your family and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love from the Stokes family Sister Mary Helen Charlie and Laurie Tom and Becky
It is amazing that the beauty of Corky and her personality still shines through her picture and brought back wonderful memories. God Bless all of You.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Gary and Family: I always looked forward to the visits from Joe and Cornelia Ann to our farm in Iowa when I was growing up. They were the kindest people and it was an honor and privilege to be their cousin. They always asked about my family. Rest in Peace, dear Cornelia Ann.
Gary and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother, Corky. My parents thought the world of your parents. My dad (Shine Gurnee) and your Dad were best buddies in WWII. We even went to visit them twice in Jefferson City. I have a beautiful photo of your parents cutting their wedding cake which my dad had in his possession and now I have. If you want a copy, let me know via email. Marsha (Gurnee) Suszan Marshtron@aol.com