Dietrick G. "Dietz" Carr
January 2, 1937 - April 6, 2018
Dietrick G. “Dietz” Carr, passed away April 6th at his home in Benicia. He was born in Vallejo and had been a lifelong resident of the Benicia/Vallejo area. He earned is AA degree at Solano College and his Bachelors degree from Sacramento State. Dietz worked as a teacher for over 35 years. He taught at several local schools including Justin-Siena, Acalanes, Diablo Valley College, Harry Ells in Richmond and College Park High School where his team was undefeated and MBAL Champions. . Dietz coached sports at each stop. Including football, basketball, baseball, tennis and swimming. At the California Maritime Academy Dietz was a boxing coach and judge and at Vallejo JC he was captain of the tennis team in interim coach. Dietz taught History and geography and was well read in a variety of subjects. He was an avid sports fan and had a knack for sports trivia in all events. He is survived by his cousin Phil & Sam Kukuruza and preceded in death by his mother Bernice Edwards and his brother Chet Carr. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Family prefers donations to the Vallejo Benicia Humane Society.
Dietrick G. “Dietz” Carr, passed away April 6th at his home in Benicia. He was born in Vallejo and had been a lifelong resident of the Benicia/Vallejo area. He earned is AA degree at Solano College and his Bachelors degree from Sacramento... View Obituary & Service Information