Max Dietrich: An Industry Leader and Extraordinary Man
JUNE 11, 1952 - OCTOBER 14, 2019
NACHURS was very fortunate to have had Max Dietrich as an employee for a few years before his retirement. He passed away far too soon after his battle with cancer but his impact on his family, friends, coworkers, and the ag industry was truly remarkable.
Max was in agricultural sales for almost 40 years, with his Composite Business degree from Black Hills State University, Spearfish SD. He was a Certified Crop Advisor since 1997. Max worked for several hybrid seed and crop protection companies before retiring from his District Sales Manager position with NACHURS liquid fertilizers.
Most notably Max was known for his involvement in the National Sunflower Association, serving as a production coordinator and later as a chairman. The NSA states, “Max was a tireless worker and truly gave of himself to help others and the overall sunflower industry. His warm smile and laugh will be missed by all.”
Max was married to his wife, Roxie, for over 40 years and have three sons and a grandson. When he wasn’t in a field of sunflowers you could find him on a golf course or in a boat.
Much like a sunflower, Max brought a lot of smiles and happiness to everyone. He will be missed and we are grateful for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful man. Our condolences to his family.
“True friends are like bright sunflowers that never fade away, even over distance and time.”
~ Marie Williams Johnstone
