Kaye M. Dietrich, 69, of Kiel, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2025.  She was born on June 1, 1955, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Ervin Sr. and Lucille (Hoefler) Koenig. Kaye graduated from Kiel High School in 1973 and went on to graduate with a bachelors from UW-Oshkosh, and a masters in nursing from UW-Milwaukee.

Kaye married Dean M. Dietrich on November 30, 1984. Together they raised their five children in Kiel. Kaye was devout in her faith and was an active member of her church throughout her life, dedicating many hours of volunteer work to the various catholic organizations which were dear to her. However, first and foremost Kaye was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, deeply cherishing time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, her five children Maria Dietrich (Nathan Brunette), Dustin (Katelyn) Dietrich, Sarah Dietrich (Jacob Green), Parker Dietrich (Liz Murphy), and Kipp Dietrich; her five grandchildren: Miles, Hollie, Heidi, Robin, and Rory; her siblings: Sharon (Joe) Kauth, Peter (Trudy) Koenig, David (Bonnie) Koenig, Mary Jo (Guy) Grube, Dale (Lori) Koenig, and Ervin Koenig Jr.; as well as her brother-in-law Daniel Dietrich (Diana McGrath). She is further survived by many nephews, nieces, family members, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Kevin Koenig; her father-in-law, Norbert Dietrich, and mother-in-law, Beatrice Dietrich-Pritzl; and her sister-in-law, Melody Schmitt, in addition to many other loved ones and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Parish (11928 Marken Road, School Hill) on  Saturday, March 22, at 12:00 p.m.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday, at the church, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., when brief family rites will be held.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Holy Trinity Parish.

The family would like to thank the Kiel Police and the Kiel Fire and Ambulance Service for their care and assistance.