Donald R. Dillman
July 26, 1934 ~ May 31, 2015
SERVICES: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING: Mike Davis and Brace Rutledge FINAL RESTING PLACE: Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery VISITATION: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Florida College Donald R. Dillman, 80, of North Marr Road, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Donald was born July 26, 1934, in Bloomington, the son of Walter and Erma Jane Sparks Dillman. He married Patricia J. Myers August 11, 1956. Donald was owner and operator of Dillman Heating and Air and was a former employee of Public Service Indiana (Duke Energy). He was a member of 25th Street Church of Christ. He served his country in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; son, Dan (Jennifer) Dillman of Columbus; daughter, Diane (Jim) Ragsdale of Indianapolis; brother, Glen (Dorothy) Dillman of Ellettsville; grandchildren, Brett (Emily) Ragsdale, Kyle (Kelsie) Ragsdale, Eric Ragsdale, Tate Dillman and Blake Dillman; and great-grandchildren, Reagan Ragsdale, Kade Ragsdale, Reid Ragsdale and Kynslie Ragsdale. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Benny, Joe and Carl Dillman.
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To the Dillman family: For more than half a century, the Dillman family have been considered among the closest friends with the Davis family. While the “seniors” of that loving friendship are quickly passing from our midst, the family each has raised continue to further that love, generated by the blood of Christ which unites in His eternal family! May God’s richest comforts be yours as you accept the passing of Donald!
David and I are deeply saddened by the loss of this father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather to the Dillman and Ragsdale families.
I have lost the best Father-in-law I could’ve asked for. Gonna be difficult traveling to Columbus and not seeing him cutting the grass, tinkering in his garage or sitting in his chair.
Pat, Diane and Dan and your extended families are in our thoughts and prayers. Even though our time here on earth is limited, we’re never ready to let our loved ones go. For that reason, God is left in charge and does His will. We’re so glad that we spent some of Donald’s time here on earth with him and all of you, his family. Donald and Dan (and Patti) spent many hours after our fire helping us put our home and lives back together and for that we can never find words to thank you all. The years spent here in White county were enjoyable for everyone and memorable for us all. We love you all so much and hold you up in prayer to our Lord. Amen and God rest Donald.
I remember the numerous trips, made as a youngster, on that winding road between Bloomington and Columbus to visit with the Dillman family. Don has finished his journey on this terrestrial globe and transitioned to the spiritual realm. May his remaining family be blessed and know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers go up to Jesus in petition that God will comfort you as only He can.
I only met Don once at my uncle Luther Mcgee’s funeral in Columbus. He was a very gracious man. Dan, Jennifer, Tate, and Blake, you are all in our prayers. Luther McGee’s family from North Carolina
Diane, Jim & family, My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Remembering good times spent at the Dillman house growing up. May God’s peace be with all of you.