Henry Dilcher III

1960 - 2020

BORN

1960

DIED

2020

Henry Dilcher Obituary

DILCHER, III, Henry Stanford Henry Stanford Dilcher III passed away peacefully in his home on July 25, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Stan was born June 7, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana, moving to Atlanta with his family at the age of 2. After graduating from Ridgeview High School, he went on to attend Georgia Southern University, and then completed his education at Southern Tech in Marietta, Georgia. Following his 34 year career in the aerospace industry, as an Engineer at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, he retired in 2018. Stan's life was filled with countless interests and activities. He loved motorcycles and races, scuba diving and treasure hunting, gunsmithing and firearm collecting. Stan was predeceased by his father, Henry Stanford Dilcher II. He is survived by his mother, Meryl McMillan Dilcher, brother Jeff Dilcher, sister-in-law Nina Dilcher, daughter Kerin Dilcher, and his beloved life partner Amber Harris, as well as by a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Donations may be made to your favorite charity in Stan's memory.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Aug. 2, 2020.
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Stan was a close friend and co-worker who I will miss daily. He was full of life and loved it to its fullest. I worked with Stan 26 plus years and learned a lot from him. His knowledge and professionalism were unsurpassed. Besides being a Materials and Processes Engineer and auditor, his hobbies were impressive as well, keeping him busy learning and sharing with others after his retirement. Whether it was in technology, sports bike racing, welding, gunsmithing, metal detecting, scuba diving with nitrox, or even KCBS judging BBQ, he dove into projects headfirst and would not stop until he was the best. Everything he did was with 100% enthusiasm, commitment and pride. He loved life, funny pranks and office humor, cherished friendships and was very free hearted and giving to all. My sincere condolences to Amber and his family. RIP buddy, and don’t gee-yona up there!

David Pettett

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August 14, 2020

To the Dilcher family:
Stan was a very nice guy who embraced life to the fullest. He was fearless. I believe he lived a happy and fullfilling life. Don't weep. He has now gone to an even better place.

Sharrie Walker

August 5, 2020

Stan, Rest In Peace my friend!! You have left us too soon but you will remain in our hearts forever. I have been so blessed to know you and to spend time with you as my friend and colleague. We are Brothers forever!! You have been so strong and with an indomitable spirit what has shined like a bright light in the darkness. Rest In Peace and know that you are loved, honored, remembered and continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. You have always been and will continue to be my great friend and a true treasure who will be dearly missed.

Tom Forman

Friend

August 2, 2020

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