Ronald A. Dietel

Ronald August Dietel, 68, passed away on March 21, 2018, at his home in New Braunfels, Texas. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on Sept 20, 1949 to Herbert Sr. and Carol Dietel. Ronnie, as we know him, was preceded in death by his mother and father and his brother Herbert Dietel Jr. Ronnie is survived by his wife Hazel Dietel of New Braunfels, son Randy Dietel of New Braunfels, daughter Deborah Bulanek and husband Timothy of New Braunfels and daughter Lauren Dietel of San Antonio; grandchildren: Savannah Bulanek, Jacey Bulanek and Aurora Crews; sister Lois Robinson and husband James of Houston; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. After graduating from New Braunfels High School, Ronnie started his career at the Pearl Beer Distributing Co, in New Braunfels, the family business owned by his father Herbert Sr. and then his brother Herbert Jr. and mother Carol. While serving in the US Air Force and stationed in Clovis, New Mexico, the business was sold. Ronnie remained in sales as he excelled in this field, always loving to talk to and be around people. Through the years he lived in various Texas cities including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Lufkin, Plano and Universal City. He worked for Canteen Food and Vending, Owens Sausage (where he received Salesman of Year awards), Mertz Sausage, and Holmes Smokehouse. Eventually, Ronnie moved back to his beloved New Braunfels to his childhood home on Common St. He was a full-blooded German who was very proud of his German heritage. He supported it 100% with his love for beer, sausage, music and the gift to gab with the local townsfolk. It seemed like he knew everyone. Ronnie spent many hours in the local library and the Sophienburg Museum researching his German heritage and roots. Ronnie was fascinated with trains, whether it was riding on them, collecting model trains or attending train shows. Another favorite interest for Ronnie was his love of baseball, in particular, the Chicago Cubs. He attended many games at Wrigley Field in Chicago and finally got to see them win the World Series. He was also a dedicated New Braunfels Unicorns Fan. ‘Believe It!’ He was born and raised a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he was confirmed and later married. When Ronnie moved to San Antonio he became a member of Beitel Memorial Lutheran Church where he served on the council and participated in the involvement of other church activities. Visitation will be at Lux Funeral Home on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Funeral services will take place at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monday, March 26, 2018, with a short viewing beginning at 10:00 am and services at 11:00 am. Reception immediately following. Graveside Service will be held at Hill Country Memorial Gardens, Monday, March 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Randy Dietel, Timothy Bulanek, Brent Shelburne, Henry Hall, Tracy Hall, and Kenneth Mayfield will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may make them to any charity of their choice.