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Stephen Dillinger Obituary
Steve lived a good life enjoying astronomy (since age 9,) hiking the woods of Colorado, woodworking, and best of all, raising his three girls with his wife, Diane. He met Diane on an airplane bound for Europe. Steve and Diane were married in 1992.
Steve is survived by his mother, Pat Dillinger; wife, Diane; daughters, Megan, Alana and Sandra; sister, Vicky Anderson of Indianapolis; brothers, Sam (Pam) Dillinger of Indianapolis, Dan (Connie) Dillinger of Indianapolis; in-laws, David and Sheila Savoie of Minneapolis; brother-in-law, John Savoie of Chaska; sisters-in-law, Deborah (Rich) Deme of Prescott, Michele (Louis) Broussard of Beaumont, and Theresa (Thomas) Luxem of Plymouth; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Chapel in Cascade, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Holy Rosary Catholic Chapel at 2021 West Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the Dillinger family home. There will be a private burial.
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July 7, 2015
Diane, I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your husband Steve. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your three daughters. Linda (Hajicek) Stacey.
July 1, 2015
You were an inspiration and a wonderful person. You'll be greatly missed. The stars have welcomed you with open arms, I'm sure.
Carol Keever
July 1, 2015
Very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob Hunt
July 1, 2015
I met steve when he was 10 years old.We last saw him in aug. 2014.What a wonderful man full of love for God and his family.Our hearts are broken.We love you and will miss you dearly.
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Perkins
June 30, 2015
Steve was a man of faith, a special person, loving husband, caring father and a great neighbor. We will miss you and all of our conversations on all things Colorado. - The Perkins
Dan Wilder
June 30, 2015
Observing the heavens won't be the same without you buddy. I'm sure you're enjoying the view from where you're at now.
Sue Townsend
June 30, 2015
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am praying for your family.
Al Schlafli
June 30, 2015
We'll miss you and your wit, Steve, down at Starry Meadows. It was always fun observing with you. Clear skies!
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