Charles E. Dietz, 82, died Sept. 26, 2011, at Palm Garden of West Palm, West Palm Beach.
He was born in Columbia, Mo., and lived in Vero Beach for 31 years, coming from Long Beach, Calif.
He served in the Marine Corps and Army.
Before retiring, he was a journeyman for 25 years for Air-Conditioning Local 250, Los Angeles.
He was a member of First Baptist Church and was an active participant in the sanctuary choir for several years.
He was a member of Elks Lodge 1774, Vero Beach.
Survivors include his son, Dan Dietz, of Everett, Wash.; daughter, Deborah Holcombe, of Ashland, Ore.; brother, Norman Dietz, of Eldon, Mo.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenona.
No services are planned.
Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.