DuWayne Richard Deitz (December 7, 1930 – August 22, 2018) was an American football offensive tackle and coach.

[1] He attended Minneapolis Southwest High School and was named conference football MVP in 1948.

[3] On April 12, 1962, Deitz resigned from Minneapolis Marshall to accept a position as head football coach at White Bear Lake High School.

[5] Deitz ended up coaching eight seasons at White Bear Lake, compiling an overall record of 50–18–4.

[6][7] In January 1970, Deitz, one of 30 applicants, was chosen to be the next head football coach at the University of St.

[3] The Tommies started the season dealing with several starters who decided not to return, multiple injuries, and one player's death.

[3] Among the players on the roster that year was wide receiver Jim Gustafson, who caught the game-winning touchdown pass against Concordia and later made it to the National Football League (NFL).

"[10] While at St. Thomas, Deitz coached each of his three sons: Dan, a defensive back; Doug, a quarterback; and Dave, a center.