- Date Of Birth: March 25, 1934
- Date Of Death: October 14, 2015
- State: Illinois
Dalvin Duane Dittmar, 81 of Lena, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 14, 2015 at Stephenson County Nursing Home in Freeport, IL.
He was born March 25, 1934 to Lester and Dorothy (Williams) Dittmar in Woodbine Township. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1952, then joined the Army and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
On May 30, 1954 he married June Brudi at Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton, IL and returned to duty the next day. They rented and then bought a farm on Stees Road near Lena, IL where the family farm is still operating.
He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Stockton. He enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren. His hobbies included flying, boating and driving around the country with his dog Tippy. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Donna Randecker; and brother-in-law, Quincy Randecker.
He is survived by his wife, June; daughter, Cynthia (Dan) Bonnet and son, Timothy Dittmar, all of Lena; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Stephanie) Bonnet of Highlands Ranch, CO, Kristina (Kevin) Weaver, Deanna Bonnet, Joseph Dittmar, Jayson (Rachel) Dittmar and April Dittmar all of Lena; great-granddaughters, Evelyn and Jaylee Dittmar; brothers, Dwight (Judy) Dittmar of Billings, MO, and Dale (Loralee) Dittmar of Ohio City, CO; sister Doris (Dan) Hancock of Laramie, WY; and many nieces and nephews.
