John "Larry" Dietsche was born in Montreal Canada, son of Rachel & Wilfred Dietsche. He is survived by his wife, Blanche Accardi, daughter Julie Planzo, sister Louise Dietsche-Moore in addition to countless family and friends.

Born in Montreal, Canada, he later was transferred to Indianapolis, IN with Chubb Insurance Company. In 1987 he had what he called the "opportunity of a lifetime" to move to California. John and Blanche had 19 wonderful years in Oakland, CA lovingly restoring their 100-year-old craftsman style bungalow. In 2019 John suggested they moved to Southern California as he loved the beach and warm weather. In December of 2019 they moved into his dream home in Laguna Niguel.

John/Larry was a wonderful, smart, caring individual who lived life to the fullest. He would go out of his way to make sure people were taken care of and included. If you needed help with a project he generously offered his expertise and time. If John/Larry was on the job you knew the job was done to perfection. If he saw an article or gift that he felt someone would enjoy he would send it on. Just recently he saw some remote-control cars. He knew his great nephews would love them so immediately he sent them off to be enjoyed.

He had a lifelong passion for cars, auto racing and anything mechanical. He lovingly restored Christine, his 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible. For 37 plus years he held tickets for the Indianapolis 500. He shared this pilgrimage with close friends that shared his passion.

He also loved wine amassing over 1200 bottles of wine in his cellar. He collected bottles on trips to Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Okanagan Valley, France and Italy. French Burgundy and Chablis were his favorites. He truly enjoyed paring wine with new recipes and sharing that with family and friends.

John loved to travel and explore new locations, try different foods, and meet the local people. He and his wife made 4 cross country road trips visiting various cities and connecting with family and friends.  One of his favorite trips was a 3-month RV trip to Alaska hiking the wilderness and seeing the wildlife. The trip to Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia was a life changing experience. Learning about the culture and the food was life changing.

John/Larry touched many people throughout his life. He will be missed.

Celebration of Life October 31, 2022, 10:00AM
O'Connor Mortuary
25301 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Reception October 31, 2022, immediately following
8 Woodsong Dr.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Scatter at Sea November 1, 2022, 9:00AM
Dana Point Harbor
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629

In lieu of flowers please donate to the City of Hope.