Curtis J Ditzenberger
October 22, 1967 ~ March 18, 2009
Curtis J. Ditzenberger, 41, of 114 Main St. Extension, Polk, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday March 18, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Curt died of natural causes due to a massive right brain stroke. Born Oct. 22, 1967, in Grove City, he was the son of Richard D. and Alice Ditzenberger. Mr. Ditzenberger was a 1986 graduate of Franklin High School and a 1991 graduate of Clarion University with a bachelor's degree. in biology. He was employed as a teacher for Franklin Area School District. Mr. Ditzenberger enjoyed baseball, fly fishing, being outdoors and, most of all, being with his children and family. He was the former head baseball coach at Franklin High School. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ditzenberger is survived by two children, Kyle W. Ditzenberger and Kate L. Ditzenberger, both of Franklin; and two brothers, Chad Ditzenberger and his wife, Amy, of Franklin and Dennis B. Ditzenberger and his wife, Gina, of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by two nieces, Shania Ditzenberger of Franklin and Allison Ditzenberger of Pittsburgh; two nephews, Dalton Ditzenberger of Franklin and Richard Ditzenberger of Pittsburgh; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Ditzenberger was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St, Franklin. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Holly Davis officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ditzenberger Children's Fund (Kyle and Kate) c/o First National Bank 210 13th St., Franklin or Trouts Unlimited, Oil Creek Chapter, Box 366, Franklin. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com
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i never had this man as a teacher, but i know he was loved very much, everyone loved him as a teacher, i wish i would’ve had him as a teacher though, just to know what he was like. i’m sorry to his family & his friends about his passing; he’s in a better place now. <3
To all the family,
I want you to know that this man changed my life. I had him as a teacher and he was a great man. He will be deeply missed!
He will be missed dearly and will never leave our hearts…. His heart and mind will always shine on. I give condolences to his family especially his kids that had to lose the site of their father so early in their lives and his.
Rick, Alice & Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Curt.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob Foster
So sorry to hear of this. Our thoughts are with your family.
Curt was a warm-hearted good person.
Joel Shilliday
I am sincerely sorry for the family’s loss. Curt was a great guy and will sadly be missed. God bless you, Curt.
We are so sorry to hear about about your loss. We will be praying for your family.
I am very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Curt was a great man and gave of himself for the youth of today. He was a special person that touched the lives of many. ANything that I or my family can do, please let me know.
So sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dear Dennis and Family – my heart aches for you all at this time full of questions and sadness. I am very sorry for your loss. Hold on tightly to each other and know that many people are thinking of you and lifting you up in their prayers.
My thoughts are with Curt’s family and friends. He was a good teacher and a good man.
Sorry I didn’t come down,I just can’t do it anymore.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
If there is anything that I can do PLEASE let me know.
Take care and God Bless,
Andy
May God Bless your family.
Curt, You will be greatly missed. May God Bless your family.
I am so sorry to here about Curt. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love always,
Theresa
My thoughts and prayers are with Curt’s family. I will miss seeing his smiling face at school. He was a great teacher, co-worker, coach and friend to all.We lost a good teacher and will miss him.
Prayers to all of you.
Alice and Rick
I can’t begin to know about how difficult a time you are both having. We are all thinking about you and wanted to say how sorry we are that this has happened.
With all our love and best wishes
John, Sue, JC, and Cassie
My Condolences to the family, and especially the children
Curt will be greatly missed. I have a lot of good memories to look back on and remember all the fun we had together growing up and experiencing a lot of things for the first time together. Curt will never be fogotten and our thoughts and prayers will be with his family during this very difficult time.
Alice and Rick,
My wife and I are absolutely devastated with the loss of Curt….he was a wonderful person, and was always a favorite of mine in the Baseball World. We deeply regret his passing and wish both of you the very best as you remember this special young man.
Tom and Becky Barnes
I went to Middle School and High School with Curt. In our senior year for the Superlatives, Curt and I got Best Build. Curt got on my shoulders for the picture. We thought that was so funny. Curt was always so cute and so athletic and had a quiet sense of humor that always made me laugh. He is part of the group of people that I think about when I think of High School. Everyone liked him. I am so very sorry that his life ended so early. To his family and his precious kids…. I hope he is at peace.
Mr. Ditzenberger was a great guy he will surly be missed by all that knew him.
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy for your unimaginable loss. Curt was a wonderful friend to many and a talented athlete who will be remembered fondly.
Our family sends our condolences to the family of Curtis Ditzenberger. We only heard good thing of Curt and how he loved his family. I know he will be greatly missed, and we send our prayers.
Leland, Deneice and Family
Words can not express my sorrow for Curt’s family and friends. I knew Curt in grade school, please accept my sympathy.