Shirley A. (nee Lockwood) Dietlin, 88, of Romeo, died Tuesday, April 4, 2023 peacefully surrounded by her beloved family. She was born Sept. 23, 1934 at the family home in Almont, the daughter of Harry R. and Mildred (Warner) Lockwood and delivered by Dr. Burley. She married, Duane Dietlin, on July 4, 1953, at St. Clement Catholic Church, Romeo.
She graduated from Almont High School in 1952 where she was active in the theatre department and had the lead role in the musical Clementine. While in high school she worked at Honey Lee hamburger and soda shop. Upon graduation, she was a telephone operator in Almont.
Shirley was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary #2052. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing word searches. Shirley was very close to her high school classmates, often meeting for coffee weekly and enjoyed hosting them each summer for picnics.
She enjoyed listening to oldies and 1980s country music. She also enjoyed traveling to Florida with her daughters during the winter months. Most of all enjoyed spending time with her beloved family.
She is survived by her beloved children, Michael Dietlin, of Almont, Annette (David) Lock, of Romeo, Kenneth (Sharon) Dietlin, of Dothan, Ala., Debra (Dale) Wagner, of Cleveland, Tenn., Elizabeth (Ronald) Kammer of Richmond and Kimberlee (Robert) Tomes of Shelby Township; grandchildren, Douglas (Emily) Lock, Justin (Kelli) Dietlin, Kate (Craig) Petke, Brian (Ineke) Dietlin, Melissa Wagner, Lillian (Aaron) Sweeten, Holly Wagner and Paul (Lili) Kozlowski; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Duane C. Dietlin, in 2001; son, Alan Dietlin; siblings, Kenneth Lockwood, Ralph Lockwood, Marilou Lecluyse, Donna Johnson and Dora Hill.
Visitation is 2-6 p.m., Monday, April 10.
The funeral service is 6 p.m., Monday, April 10.
Memorial donations may be made to the Romeo District Library.
Arrangements entrusted to the Muir Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center.
The Dietlin family would like to acknowledge the kind staff of Guardian Angel Hospice and Angelica’s Place. They all gave great comfort to Shirley, making her feel at home and loved.
