Richard John Dittmann
Richard (Rich) John Dittmann, 63, of High Ridge died unexpectedly on Jan. 8, 2022.
Born July 25, 1958 in St. Louis, Rich was a 1976 graduate of St. Pius X High School and retired from the Bricklayers Local No. 1 of Missouri. Rich was a key volunteer with St. Martin of Tours Athletic Association for years where he coached, participated in fundraisers and physically contributed to many site improvements. After moving to High Ridge, he continued volunteering as a member of the Knights of Columbus Post #8588, the ACTS program of St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, and Our Lady Queen of Peace, House Springs, and with St. Vincent de Paul Society. He enjoyed bowling, ping pong, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
He was the son of the late Joan (DeGunia) and Sebastian Dittmann and is survived by his only daughter, Catrina (Tom) McFarland; his two sons, Anthony (Taylor) Dittmann and Andrew Dittmann; his partner Mary Sutton; his grandchildren, Makenzie, Michael, Matthew, Madelyn and Sebastian; his five brothers: Jim, Paul, Dan, Mike, and Tim; plus many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Celebration of life will be Saturday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours, 610 W Ripa Ave, St. Louis. Reception immediately following in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Society at St Anthony’s Church 3009 High Ridge Blvd High Ridge, MO 63049 Attn: St Vincent DePaul.
What a beautiful tribute. Rich was a great guy. You all are in my prayers 🙏🏻
Rich was one of a kind! Loved him dearly. He will be missed by many. Catrina, Tony and Drew, you guys are in my prayers .Mary you are too! Love you all!
A wonderful Dad, Grandpa and friend. You will be missed Rich!
Great tribute. He changed so much from back in the day. He was always funny and kind to all of us Medicare/Bunco girls. You are all in my prayers!
That was a wonderful tribute to your dad Tony. I am holding you up in prayer while you navigate this difficult time. I hope you find memories make you smile.
So gratefull to have crossed paths in this life. Until we meet again in some far off place I will recognize your face enjoy Heaven …
Such a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man!! He will be dearly missed but he will not have any more health issues or pain!!
Catrina, Tony, and Drew
Your father was a terrific man. His family always came first to him. The many wonderful times we had hanging around SMT will always be in our memories. Rich will be missed by so many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich was such a fun loving & kind guy. Miss the good ole days of hanging out & having fun with playing music. U will be missed but never forgotten.
Damn!
Soooo many great memories!!! Made me laugh so many times! Had some fun and crazy times! Thanks for all of them Rich!!
Love you brother!!
What a beautiful tribute. I am so sorry to her about Rich. He was a great guy! Lots of fun memories. Keeping all of you in my prayers 🙏
Cindy Kennamann
Chris Reinarman
Rich was a keeper! Kind-hearted and loved life. He was always so proud of his kids and grandkids. The fun we had “coaching” is unforgettable. Now he can rest
Such a great guy. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
I remember we were at Rich’s house and he’s my great uncle and I did the string in the ear trick basically like put an invisible string in one ear and you tell him to pull it out the other really hard and so you slap them it’s supposed to be a light slap but I full-on slapped him full force we all had a great laugh out of it but I was eight at the time