Michael Joe Dietrich

Ringling – Funeral Services for Mr. Michael “Mickey” Joe Dietrich, 62, of Lexington are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday December 21, 2012 at the Ringling Memorial Cemetery Pavilion at Ringling, OK. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Ringling.

Mickey was born July 24, 1950 at Ardmore to the late Mr. Wilbert Frederick Dietrich and Mrs. Verna Mae (Slawson) Dietrich. He departed this life Tuesday December 18, 2012 at Moore, OK.

Mickey was raised at several places relocating frequently following Oilfield work. He always considered Leon to be his home. He joined the United States Army in 1968 and was honorably discharged in 1972 as part of the Airborne 101st Recon during the Vietnam War. After his military service he attended college and soon received his Bachelors in Criminal Law. He was employed at various occupations until becoming disabled. He enjoyed riding horses, camping, exploring, hiking , shooting guns and the cowboy way of life.

Preceding him in death are his Parents and a sister Cheryl Dietrich.

Survivors include his 5 Daughters; Shannon Reed and husband Dell of Waxahachie, TX, Shawn Dietrich of Midlothian, TX, Shanae Nail and Nathan Ford of Moore, Angela Evans and husband Chris of Midlothian, TX and Cheryl Dietrich of Moore; 9 Grandchildren, Donald Dietrich, Michael Dietrich, Ashley Reed, Jessica Nail, Tristia Ford, Hailey Ford, Daniel Evans, Samuel Evans and Dannie Merrell; 1 Great Granddaughetr, Madison Dietrich; Numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, Aunts, Uncles, 1 Brother and 1 Sister.

Now is the time to follow the wind to walk alone; A star will show the way above the clouds beyond the sea; Like an Eagle I will fly…….

Pallbearers are Dell Reed, Nathan Ford, D.J. Dietrich, Michael Dietrich, Roy Woodward and Walt Walker.

Honorary Bearers are Joe David Slawson, Melburn Slawson, Johnnie Slawson and Phil Lambdin.

Condolences may sent online at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org