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William Henry Troutman 1922 - 2012
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Updated: Apr 10, 2012, 8:00 PM
Published: Apr 10, 2012, 8:01 PM



 SALINA — William Henry Troutman, 89, Salina, was born Nov. 1, 1922, at Altoona, to Henry and Mabel (Smith) Troutman, and died April 9, 2012, at Inman. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific War Zone. He was a vice-president of sales for the Mountain Iron and Supply Company, retiring in 1997.
Mr. Troutman was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge.
 Survivors include his wife Helen; two daughters, Connie Jeane Parsons of Waynesville, N.C., and Natalyn Jo Eastep of Salina; a son William Brad Troutman of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
 Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the University United Methodist Church, Salina. Private inurnment will be in the Altoona Cemetery, Altoona. The family suggests memorials to the University United Methodist Church, Salina.
Funeral arrangements provided by
Ryan Mortuary
137 N. 8th
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-4242
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 11, 2012
Theresa Lavona Dietz 1931 - 2025
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Theresa Lavona Dietz
Published: Apr 3, 2025, 6:57 PM

Theresa Lavona Dietz, 93, passed away April 2, 2025, at River Bend Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kan. She was born Aug. 25, 1931, daughter of Wilhelm “Bill” and Olinda (Schwartzkopf) Popp. She was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Reformed Church, which was located 1 mile west of Hwy 281 and 2 miles north of the Galatia blacktop. Growing up on the family farm northwest of Susank, Theresa attended grade school at District #91, then graduated from Hoisington High School in 1949.

Emil S. Dietz and Theresa were married on Nov. 27, 1949, in Milberger, Kan. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2017. Theresa worked alongside her husband on the farm. But her greatest accomplishment was being homemaker for her husband and five children. Her talent knew no bounds with baking, quilting, and gardening. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and a 4-H Leader for the Fairview Scouts. 

Survivors include son, Ron Dietz (Debbie) of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Donna Wilhelm (Steve) of Galatia, Jane Steinert (Dennis) of Galatia, Laura Bryant (Daniel Wedermyer) of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Nancy Thiel (Mark) of Lenexa; grandchildren, Justin Steinert (Lauren), Kristi Engle (Cody), Todd Bryant (Cassie), Emilie Dietz and Mena Thiel; great grandchildren, Claire Engle, Gwen Engle, Kelsey Bryant, Kyler Bryant and Sophia Steinert; and sister, Shirley Maier. She was preceded in death her parents; beloved husband of 68 years, Emil; brother, Vernon Popp; sisters, Delores Dewald-Hanhardt, LoRee Dietz; and granddaughter, Andrea Bryant.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia with Reverend Wayne Baldyga presiding. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home with family receiving guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorials have been designated to Fairview Cemetery or St. Paul Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.



Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home 

1425 Patton Road 

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 5, 2025