DELPHOS – Roger Lee Diltz, 89, of Delphos, passed away Monday evening, July 14, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born Dec.29, 1935, in Delphos to Ira and Opal (Carmean) Diltz, who both preceded him in death. On June 12, 1954 he married Shirley (Hile) Diltz, who survives in Delphos.

Roger is also survived by his children, Vicky Friemoth, Karen Schaffner, Cheryl (Dan) Lehmkuhle, Mark Diltz, Randy Diltz, Jim (Diane) Diltz, Candy Brooks, Lyle Diltz and Misty (Brad Slechter) Bowers, all of Delphos.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Justin Diltz; sisters, Fairy Etta (George) Sterling and Dorothy (Cross) Kolter.

A funeral service will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 at Weber Funeral Home, Delphos. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be before the service Thursday from 11 a.m.-3:3o p.m. at the funeral home.