Marinae Theresa Dietrich
Marinae Theresa Dietrich, received
her reward of eternal peace on December 3, two weeks shy of
her 87th birthday.
Mom was born on December 20, 1923 to Anthony Schramer and
Martha (Klemm) of Wheaton Illinois.
Mom graduated from the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. After
which she launched her art career as a commercial
illustrator at the Wyatt Jones Fashion Studio in Chicago and
was an illustrator for Marshall Fields in Chicago .
She married the love of her life, Clement J. Dietrich of
Billings, on July 10, 1948.
Mom was a renowned Montana artist, known for her many woven
wall hangings that adorn public and private buildings
throughout Montana and are in many homes throughout the
world. She loved art and the art community of Billings, and
was involved in the conversion of the old Yellowstone County
Jail into the Y.A.M. Mom also worked at Gallery 85 where she
was a featured guest artist with showings of her artwork.
She was also proud of her award-winning gardens.
Being of devout Catholic faith, many a morning mom would
walk a mile to daily Mass or prayer services. She was Lay
Franciscan and a member of the Queen of Angels Fraternity.
Many feel mom was an outstanding prayer warrior in the
Marian Movement of Priests prayer-group.
Mom was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clem, and
sister Ione (Joe) Dernbach.
She is survived by: her sister Jean Paschali of Aurora, IL;
her 4 children: Maribeth (Bob) Habeck, Kathleen (Greg)
Simpson, all of Billings, Steven (Helena) Dietrich of
Oakland, CA, and Thomas (Kathy Ann) Dietrich of Boise, ID;
11 Grandchildren: Ralph and Louis Habeck, Greg “EJ” (Holly)
and Brian (Bobbie Jo) Simpson, Lisa, Jason, Jonathan and
Elizabeth Dietrich, Christopher Hayden, and Alyssa Kreidt,
and Maddi Dietrich; 2 Great Grandchildren: Davlin and
Kietrich Schwarm-Simpson.
Our family would especially like to thank Mary Dietrich
owner of Rimshadows Personal Care Home for giving our mom
professional, dignified and loving care. Also a special
thank you to Marinae’s niece Sherrie Kunn. God will put
stars in your crown.
Donations may be made in Marinae’s name to the Alzheimer’s
Association, The Poor Clares of Great Falls, or the charity
of your choice.
Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 8, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. A reception will follow. Rite of Committal will take place at 2:00 p.m. Thursday.
Remembrances
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Aunt
Marinae was a very special and dear person to us. We were always greeted
with her bubbly smile when visiting and appreciated her great gardening
tips. A family vacation spent at Lake Mary Ronan in my early childhood
has many fond memories. We consider ourselves lucky to have one of her
precious weavings grace our wall and it will continue to remind us of
her daily. She has earned her "angel wings" and will continue to inspire
us from her eternal reward. We love and will miss you, Aunt Marinae.
Our
thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless you,
Patty (Dernbach) and Gene St. John
I knew Marinae through the Billings Arts Association. I thought her fiber creations were fabulous. I also encountered her at Sacred Heart Renewal Center in the prayer chapel. She's a wonderful woman. I say "is" because we all know that that tho' she's absent from her body, she's at home with the Lord. Blessings on all of you who are temporarily separated from her. Sharie Pyke