The Wahkiakum County Eagle-October 23, 2008 Rita Dietz Cathlamet resident, Rita Dietz 76, passed away October 17, 2008 at her residence. She was born March 3, 1932 in Leicester, Mass. to Michael and Katalin (Tryzbienda) Hucko. She graduated high school in 1949 and then graduated from the Kaiser- Permanente nursing program in 1953. She retired after more than 40 years in nursing. She later moved to Cathlamet, from California in 1994. She was a private person, who enjoyed her family, pets and was an avid reader. She was a member of Cathlamet Christian Fellowship. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Evelyn Dietz; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Jim Jespersen; three brothers, Joe, Henry and Louis Hucko; a sister, Sophie Hintze; five grand children, three great-grandchildren, a close niece, Carolyn Hintze and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a brother, Mike Hucko. Viewing hours are 10 – 12:30 p.m., Friday, October 24 at Dowling Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 25 at 2 p.m. at Cathlamet Christian Fellowship. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (As compiled by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society in 2008.)