Waldstein Dietmar F. "Dick", age 59, of Elk River, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2003. Survived by son, Mike Waldstein; daughter, Barbara (Troy) Nelson; grandchildren, Alyssa, Ryan and Joshua; special friend, Helga Smith and the mother of his children, Sharon Waldstein. Also survived by sister, Erica Kunzel and niece, Carola, both of Cologne, Germany. Preceded in death by his mother and father. Memorial service 7 pm, Wednesday at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main St. Elk River, 763- 441-1212, with visitation an hour prior to service. Burial will take place at a later date in Germany.