Robert N. Dilling

Robert Nelson Dilling, 80, of 385 18th Street, died Monday, June 7th 2010 at St. Agnes Hospital with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born May 6, 1930, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Gilbert and Elizabeth Dilling. He graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School in 1948 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Bob was employed at Blakely Auto Parts for 47 years as an auto machinist. He married Caroline Beyer on June 2, 1956, at Immanuel Trinity Lutheran church in Fond du Lac. The two of them raised five sons together. Bob was a man of great integrity, which rubbed off on his sons and grandchildren. Bob and Caroline took great enjoyment in being around their family, their sons, daughter-in-laws, and grandchildren; they meant the world to him. He looked forward to playing sheepshead with family whenever he had the chance (Sunday night cards was a must!) and his Friday night card club. He truly possessed a love of gardening, shown by his thriving garden in their back yard, and his beautiful display of flowers every spring and summer. Bob also enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing. He was looked up to by many and will be sadly missed by all.Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Caroline, five sons, Jeff (Lori), Gary (Julie), Steve (Barb), Allen (Mary Ann), and John (Jennifer) all of Fond du Lac. 14 grandchildren, Jack (Rene) Hartman, Joe and Jim Dilling; Nicholas and Katelyn Dilling; Elizabeth, Matthew, and Mark Dilling; Alex, Devin, and Josh Dilling; and Jacob, Zachary, and Olivia Dilling and four great-grand children Karlina Hartman, Raelynn Hartman, Jadenn Hartman, and Emmalie Hartman. One brother Stanley (Marge) Dilling, two sister-in-laws Patricia Dilling and Jane VonRotz and one brother-in-law Charles VonRotz all of Fond du Lac and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Gilbert and Elizabeth Dilling; his brothers Milton Dilling, Jacob Earl Dilling; his sister Ruth (Dilling) Anderson and brother-in-law Harold Anderson and his sister-in-law Dolores Blonigen; his mother-in-law Carol (Knutson) Beyer and father-in-law Herbert Beyer, his first wife, Evelyn (Kilmer) Dilling and their infant daughter Deborah.



VISITATION: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 from 4-8 P.M. at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church, 20 Wisconsin American Drive, Fond du Lac with the Reverend David Pavesic officiating. Friends may call on Thursday at the Church from 9-10 A.M. Entombment will follow at Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Ledgeview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Central Wisconsin Cancer Program or to Immanuel Trinity Lutheran Church.The family wishes to thank Dr. Lambert and Dr. Wang and their staff at the Central Wisconsin Cancer Program for the exceptional care that they gave him while undergoing treatments. Dr. Litman of Aurora Medical Center and the wonderful nursing staff of St. Agnes Hospital (5th floor). The best care Bob received was from his wife, Caroline. She was by his side relentlessly, making sure he had everything he needed. They were true companions, cherishing every moment together. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Additional information and guestbook can be found at www.ueckerwitt.comUecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.