Florian “Flo” Drietz, 72, of Laramie, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home.
He was born February 22, 1946 in Taunton, MN to Clem and Rose (Lozinski) Drietz.
He married Barbara Hamerlinck on July 10, 1965 in Minnesota.
Flo had a storied background from police officer to mechanic to rancher and retired from WRI. He loved building things to tinker and most of all his family. Flo’s motto was “If it’s not broken take it apart anyway and lose some of the pieces and then it will be!” He is known for his contagious and memorable laugh.
He is preceded in death by parents and siblings, Vern, Betty and Patty.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barb of Laramie; children, Mona Roller (Ed) of Billings, MT, Steven Drietz (Frith), Missy Stuart (Willy) and Aaron Drietz (Callie), all of Laramie, WY; grandchildren, Rebecca Walker, Joshua Roller, Marshall and Tanner Stuart, Philip, Lily and Kaleb Drietz; great grandchildren, Page and Gabriel Roller; and siblings, Genny, Ed, Leonard, Cathi, Donald and Mary.
Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Cornerstone Baptist Church with Pastor Stephen Salmans, officiating.
Thank you to the Church of Christ members and family for building an amazing deck for him.
Barb so shocked to see this,I had recently talked to you guys at Walmart. Barb let me know if you need anything. I sure care about you and will be praying for you. Sending my condolences your way.
Barb and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Flo was a funny, gentle, kind man. I always enjoyed talking with him and hearing his jokes at WRI. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
211 6th Street East Barb and family, So very sorry for the passing of Florian. My deepest sympathy!
Sorry to hear of the passing of Flo. I'm so glad I got to see him last summer. He always had a smile and a hug. Barb my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May he rest in peace. God Bless.
Barb, Missy, Mona, Steven, and Aaron, I am sooo sorry to hear about your loss. I know this is very difficult and almost too much to bear at times. I always loved Flo. He was a funny, kind, gentle man with a warm soul. He accepted me from the very moment I met him so many years ago. Cherish those memories that you have and keep them close to heart. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and bring each of you peace and healing in the days to come. There's a special angel in heaven now to watch and guide you all. Much love to everyone! Tracy (Neil) Johnson
Barb and family, so sorry to hear of Florian’s passing. He fought a good fight and will be missed greatly. I know he had a wonderful reception and reunion when he entered heaven, I can hear Rosie now! Keep the happy memories close to your heart, remember his great smile and laughter. Diane Christopherson
I shared many laughs with Flo under the "tree of wisdom" at WRI. We loved him dearly and will never forget him. Much love and many prayers for you Barb and children. He was one of a kind.
Barb and family, So saddened to hear that Flo has passed but I'm certain he recieved quite the greeting when he got to the pearly gates. I will treasure even more the last hug Foo gave me at my dads funeral, he was an amazing man and will be deeply missed.
Mrs. Drietz, Mona, Steven & Aaron, I am so sorry to hear of your husband & dad's passing. Please know you are in our prayers. Ronda Schott
Drietz Family ~ I was so sad to hear this news. I'll miss Flo stopping by to check in on us and give us the one-liners he always had. May you find peace in your memories of a truly kind man.