MCLEANSBORO – Former McLeansboro Mayor Richard “Dick” Deitz passed away Monday at his home. He was 86.
Deitz served as mayor for 28 years from 1993 to 2021. He also also served on several boards, was a city alderman for four years, worked at an area newspaper for 47 years and was a referee in Illinois for over 50 years.
Dietz is survived by his wife, Sue; a son and daughter, his grandchildren, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., with the funeral set for Saturday at 11 a.m., at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in McLeansboro.
