- Date Of Birth: November 7, 1943
- Date Of Death: September 17, 2016
- State: Illinois
Jerry C. Dittmar, age 72 of Stockton, IL, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, with his daughters and faithful dog, Chloe by his side. He was born November 7, 1943, to the late Cyril and Marguerite (Mallu) Dittmar. He was a 1961 graduate of Stockton High School.
Jerry had worked for IDOT for 30 years. He had also worked at Spahn & Rose Lumber, the Stockton Golf Course, and B&L Friendly Tap. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church of Stockton where he worked maintenance for 15 years after he retired from IDOT. His memberships also include the Knights of Columbus, the Merit Commission, Zoning Committee and he was Chairman of the Jo Daviess County Democrats. Jerry was also a volunteer firefighter from 1971-to 1994. He enjoyed playing cards and watching stock car races. He loved his dogs and especially loved watching his grandchildren at their sporting events.
Jerry is survived by his two daughters, Sonya Dittmar of Stockton and Tricia (Cole) Eshleman of Freeport, IL; grandchildren: Katelin, Jered, Logan, Addie, Jaden & Maecee and Casey, Madison, Alivia & Alyse; great-grandchildren: Kyla, Karah & Emmett and Reese & Lennox; one aunt and several cousins; and his dog, Chloe.
He is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Kirk Staver.
