Good and faithful servant, Howard Edwin Dieter, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. He had been in declining health in recent years.
Howard was born March 28, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother Myrtle, née Dieter, and his stepfather, Emmer Welsh.
Howard graduated from Fostoria High School (where he lettered in football) in 1949. He later joined the Air Force and served as an aircraft mechanic in Korea during the Korean Conflict.
In 1956, he married Mary Margaret “Margie” Haughn. They enjoyed a loving 52-year marriage.
She preceded him in death in 2009. Howard and Margie enjoyed traveling, get-togethers, holidays with family and friends, antiquing and collecting- especially Fostoria and Imperial glass, and going to casinos. Howard also planned class reunions and Dieter family reunions for many years.
Howard retired from Western Southern Insurance Company after 27 years. He was a member of the American Legion and Fostoria Ohio Glass Association. He was an active member of the Fostoria Lions Club for over 50 years. He attended First Christian Church in Fostoria.
He was preceded in death by special friend, Velma Groves.
Left to cherish his memory are multi generations of cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., at MANN-HARE-HOENING Funeral Home, 407 N. Countyline St. Fostoria, where the Fostoria Lions Club will have a service at 8 p.m.
Funeral services will begin in the funeral home on Friday at 10 a.m., Rev. Ken Varney, officiating. Burial will follow in Knollcrest Cemetery, Arcadia, where the United Veterans of Fostoria will perform military honors.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Fostoria Lions Club or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online expressions may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.

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