Michael Daniel Dillon, 74, of Fenton, MO and formerly of Granite City, IL, passed away peacefully at 9:33pm Thursday, November 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 8, 1946 in Granite City, a son of James O. and Josephine “Blondie” (Rogenski) Dillon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his three brothers William, Patrick, and James Dillon. He is also survived by his sister Patricia.
He leaves his wife of 44 years, Geraldine (nee Carroll) Dillon; son, William Bryan Dillon (Mary); daughter, Sheri Timper (Bob); son, Larry White (Jen) and seven grandchildren (Lauren, Kourtney, Emma, Chad, Sara, Luke and Leah) and many more family and friends.
He graduated from Madison High School in Madison, IL, and was a proud veteran of The United States Air Force, where he reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. He retired from Ameren Missouri, where he worked for 32 years. He had a passion to play and teach golf and also listening to music when he was not playing it on one of his many guitars.
Services: Due to Covid-19, private services are being held at Kutis South County Chapel. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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An amazing husband, brother, uncle, friend, cousin and father. I will miss you, Pop! I trust you are reunited with Grandma and Grandpa Dillon, your brothers and other family. I bet the golf courses and music in Heaven is amazing. We will take great care of Mom. Love you Pop!
– Larry
An amazing husband, brother, uncle, friend, cousin and father. I will miss you, Pop! I trust you are reunited with Grandma and Grandpa Dillon, your brothers and other family. I bet the golf courses and music in Heaven is amazing. We will take great care of Mom. Love you Pop!
– Larry
My condolences go to family of this husband, father, grandfather and all the family.
My prayers are with you for comfort and strength.
My condolences go to family of this husband, father, grandfather and all the family.
My prayers are with you for comfort and strength.
My thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time. My Gods presence comfort your family.
My thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time. My Gods presence comfort your family.
I sit here sorrowful but with a smile on my face, thinking of our times together on the course and in the shop. You were a good friend and I’m proud that I knew you. Happy Trails to you Mike.
I sit here sorrowful but with a smile on my face, thinking of our times together on the course and in the shop. You were a good friend and I’m proud that I knew you. Happy Trails to you Mike.
Condolences to the Gerri and the rest of the family. Wonderful man, played music, golf, and baseball with him in past years. May he Rest In Peace. He will be missed.
Condolences to the Gerri and the rest of the family. Wonderful man, played music, golf, and baseball with him in past years. May he Rest In Peace. He will be missed.
Our prayers and condolences go out to Mike, Gerri and the kids whom we have had the privilege of knowing and appreciating their friendships for over 40 years.
Our prayers and condolences go out to Mike, Gerri and the kids whom we have had the privilege of knowing and appreciating their friendships for over 40 years.
So sorry for your loss. We had a lot of laughs all the years we car pooled together and working at Labadie. Mike was a good friend and will be greatly missed. God bless you Gerry and your family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. We had a lot of laughs all the years we car pooled together and working at Labadie. Mike was a good friend and will be greatly missed. God bless you Gerry and your family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Here’s to the loss of a very special friend, the great years we had in the pipe gang, the miles and miles of carpooling, laughing, and enjoying our selective beverage, and all the funny golf stories. You’ll be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gerri and the family. God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Here’s to the loss of a very special friend, the great years we had in the pipe gang, the miles and miles of carpooling, laughing, and enjoying our selective beverage, and all the funny golf stories. You’ll be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gerri and the family. God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Prayers to Family. To a great friend, fellow worker at Labadie power plant, and best shortstop in company league. You will be missed by many.
Prayers to Family. To a great friend, fellow worker at Labadie power plant, and best shortstop in company league. You will be missed by many.
Gerri, it took a long time to try to write this condolence. Our hearts go out to you and the family. You both have been a big part of our extended family for over 40 years. Please call me if you need anything at all. Mike will always be remembered for his wit and personality.
Take care. Love you girlfriend.
Gerri, it took a long time to try to write this condolence. Our hearts go out to you and the family. You both have been a big part of our extended family for over 40 years. Please call me if you need anything at all. Mike will always be remembered for his wit and personality.
Take care. Love you girlfriend.
Dear Gerri, My heart goes out to you and your family, I enjoyed the many years of playing softball with him and playing bass with his band. I will always remember Mike and the friendship we had. God be with you.
Dear Gerri, My heart goes out to you and your family, I enjoyed the many years of playing softball with him and playing bass with his band. I will always remember Mike and the friendship we had. God be with you.
Gerri, so sad to here of Mikes passing. I have many fond memories of all the time spent on the golf course with Mike. He could always make us laugh. He was a good friend.
Gerri, so sad to here of Mikes passing. I have many fond memories of all the time spent on the golf course with Mike. He could always make us laugh. He was a good friend.
So sad to hear of Mike’s passing at breakfast this morning. He was a gentleman at work, and a great help with my golf game.
So sad to hear of Mike’s passing at breakfast this morning. He was a gentleman at work, and a great help with my golf game.
My God Bliss Mike he was a great friend and room mate in the Air Force I’ll always keep Mike and 47 Chevy what times we had