Annette M. Dietrich

Annette Marie (Reber) Dietrich, 43, of Bern Township died August 5, 2012 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.

She was the wife of Wayne Lee Dietrich whom she married August 28, 1989.

Born July 30, 1969 in Reading, she was a daughter of Dennis J. and Barbara A. (Frankhouser) Reber of Temple.

Annette was a 1988 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

She was employed as a nurse's aid with Leader Nursing Home, Muhlenberg Township for 10 years, last working in 1997.

Annette was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Hamburg.

She was a 12 year breast cancer survivor. She has participated in relays for life.

Annette enjoyed embroidery and trips to the casino.

She will be sadly missed by her dog Coco.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her two children: Michael S. Dietrich and Ashley M. Dietrich, both at home and her two grandchildren, Makayla M. and Daltyn L.

Other survivors include her two sisters, Denise A. Paine of Boyertown and Michelle L., wife of Mark Reimert of Schuylkill Haven.

In addition, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Lillian (Graff) Frankhouser and her paternal grandmother, Mabel (Strausser) Reber, both of Temple.

There are also six nieces and nephews and one great niece surviving.

Annette was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Clair Frankhouser and her paternal grandfather Joy Reber.

Servies will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Friday morning from 9:30-10:00 in the funeral home. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: NEPA Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 300 Mulberry Street, Suite 305, Scranton, PA 18503.

For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.