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Roger DILLMAN Obituary


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DILLMAN, Roger W. 87, of Middletown, died Friday, April 4, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on May 9, 1926 to parents Dewey Dodd and Martha (Wlosinski) Dillman. Mr. Dillman was the owner of Dillman's Foods, which had been in business for 87 years in Middletown. Roger served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Roger was very active in the community, serving on the Bank One Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board of Middletown Hospital, Senior Citizen Ambassador Award for Board Service, Rotary Member of the Year 2000, Basketball Official for 25 years, Charter member of Middletown Basketball Assoc., Past Commander of American Legion - 1953, Miami University Founders Club,- and an original member of Middletown Community Foundation. Mr. Dillman is survived by his wife, Virginia (Niederauer) Dillman; son, Roger Steven (Brenda) Dillman; brother, Tom (Maria) Dillman; granddaughter, Betsy (Terrell) Mayfield; great Grandchildren, Keaton & Kenna Mayfield and sister-in-law, Jackie Dillman. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Dillman. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM at WILSON-SCHRAMM-SPAULDING FUNERAL HOME, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, OH with Father John Civille officiating. Memorial Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Please sign the guest book online at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com

Published by Journal-News on Apr. 6, 2014.
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I grew up in Middletown and was in Dillman's grocery many times. Another legacy in the history of Middletown.

candice birch

April 9, 2016

To Steve and the entire family. Please accept our sincere condolences. From Kent and Cheryl Sorrell.

April 7, 2016

Steve so sorry for the loss of your father and a Great man! He will be greatly missed. May peace be with you and your family at this difficult time.

Kim Hammond

April 7, 2016

On behalf of U.S. Protection Service, the company would like to thank Roger and Steve for allowing us to be a part of the Dillman's family. Our thoughts to the family left behind.

Shonn Silvers

April 6, 2016

Mr. Dillman was an amazing man..Always wearing a smile. Steve, my heart goes out to you and your family.

Tracy Mulllins

April 6, 2016

Ginny, Steve and Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Dillman. I worked at the Dillmans Store on Central Avenue and had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Dillman visit the store often. He will always be remembered for his smiling face, and his kindness. Mr. Dillman has left you a very special gift. He has wrapped it with Love, and placed it in your heart. His instructions are for you to open it whenever you need Love and comfort. It took him years to fill this box of treasured memories. There are plenty so anytime you need reassurance, guidance and Love pull out one of the treasured memories, don't be afraid for he left so many memories you will never run out. My Condolences to Everyone.
Carol Dearth, Trenton Ohio

Carol Dearth

April 6, 2016

RIP, Roger. It is always sad when you lose a friend, but I will always have great memories. Roger and my father were truly great friends and my father had great respect for him.He was a great golf partner and true citizen of Middletown. Whenever I needed something for the community(fireworks), Roger would just say what can I do to help. His legacy lives on and we should respect that asset for the future. Middletown has lost a friend, colleague and businessman. My condolences to Ginny, Steve and Brenda.


Suzy and Tim Reeder, Santa Fe, NM

Suzy and Tim Reeder

April 6, 2016

RIP Roger, you were the best! My son & l both worked for you at the University Store. It was always a pleasure to come to work & a pleasure to see you. You treated all your employees like family, like l guess we were. Condolences to Ginny, Steve & Brenda. Middletown lost a great person.

Bonnie Zornes

April 6, 2016

TO THE DILLMAN FAMILY I CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO TELL YOU WHAT A GREAT IMPACT MR. ROGER DILLMAN HAD ON THIS CITY AND WORK FORCE. HIS LEGACY WILL NEVER DIE. STEVE AND FAMILY STAY STRONG.

Tony, jay, Von, Bonnie & Lena Snow
Middletown, Ohio

April 10, 2014

To Steve and the entire Dillman family; we have you in our prayers. So sorry that we can't be there with you today (because we are out of town), but remember Earth has no sorrows; that heaven can not heal!
Greg & Linda Tyus

Rev. Gregory Tyus

April 8, 2014

Ginny,Brenda and Steve,We were fortunate
to have shared time with Roger.his kind and generous way will be remembered forever.Dad and he are probably having cocktails at this moment.All our love, Karen Markus and
Steven Maiorano.

April 8, 2014

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Roger was a one of a kind man. I have very fond memories of my days working at the Central Avenue store. May peace be with you during this time.

Jan Blanton

April 8, 2014

Dear Ginny, Steve & Brenda,
We were so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. You are in our Thoughts and prayers. Roger was such a kind man and had a million dollar smile. I remember fondly last year when we went to 15 South to listen to Jazz and how
much fun we had and Roger sat and tapped to the music. May God bless you as you all go through this difficult time. He will be missed.
Mary Ann & Chris

April 8, 2014

Steve, Brenda and Ginny you have our condolences and love at this time. Ron and I will never forget this man and his warmth.

Sheila and Ron Hall

April 7, 2014

Our condolences from the entire Riesbeck family.
Roger was a good neighbor & a good business man.

Barney Riesbeck

April 7, 2014

Ginny, Steve and Brenda
my prayers and thoughts are with....I feel your pain...asking the Lord to bless you with His strength to get you through....he will be missed so much. ..I know your memories will be so important....all the good times....love you all,

Brenda Mayfield

April 7, 2014

What a great man. Our sympathy goes out to all the family.

Mac & Lois Tobias

April 7, 2014

RIP Mr. Dillman

Christine Jones

April 7, 2014

So very sorry to see this. He was a wonderful man and someone that admired greatly. I went to visit Roger when I heard he was closing the store on Central. He always had a smile on his face. Jenny you and Roger were a class act that will never be duplicated. So sorry Jenny and Steve. May he rest in peace.

Rick & Vincent Turpin

April 7, 2014

My prayers for the family... May you receive comfort in your sorrow...

Phil Brown

April 7, 2014

My condolences and prayers are with family and friends. My grandpa used to do pressure washing for Mr. Dillman and always thought a lot of him. My grandpa will have passed a year ago this Tuesday. My deepest sympathy to everyone. He was a good man.

lana king

April 7, 2014

sorry about your loss steve..dave morgan

April 7, 2014

So sorry to hear my husband and I both worked at the stores My thoughts to family.

kim walters

April 7, 2014

I thoroughly enjoy speaking to Mr. Dillman when I would go into the store. He would always give you a smile. He & the store will be missed. My condolences to the family.

Brenda Philpot

April 6, 2014

Ginny,Steve and Brenda, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of loss.Roger left a big imprint on the lives of everyone around him.We feel honored to have known him and worked for him

Bonnie and Jay Snow

April 6, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Dupee Family

April 6, 2014

Steve and family, so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure working for your dad. Prayers are with you.

LeeAnn Stone

April 6, 2014

My family and I arrived 1958--Mother Dillman on Sutphin was fantastic to us--We stayed. Roger was a good golfer/
friend and in Rotary. Thanks to The Dillman family from The Greenwoods

Bob Greenwood

April 6, 2014

Dear Steve and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Dillman's passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. It was great to have worked for Dillman's, alot of good memories.

Mark Mills

April 6, 2014

Steve, I can't imagine your grief. Our hometown owes more than we could ever repay to your family. You and your family are in our thoughts during this sad time.

Eric Stamper

April 6, 2014

Roger W. Dillman was a great Middletonian. I've been gone for many years from my hometown, but I remember, fondly, Dillman's Grocery. Condolences to Mr. Dillman's family and loved ones.
Thomas Reed

April 6, 2014

you surely will be missed dearly by many such a large impact on so many lives truly live his life in great respect

lisa goodwin-pence

April 6, 2014

He was a Sweet man always smiling when I would see him at any of the stores he would be at. He would wave if I was in the car as he was sneaking off to take food to the cats behind the building summer winter spring or fall. He will be missed by many. God Bless You All.

Connie and Bill Sparks

April 6, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Shirley Robinson

April 6, 2014

My condolences to the the family. I worked for Roger, he was a great man that everyone loved. He will be missed in the community for sure. During the families loss, just know what a great man he was and that he loved his family very much! RIP Roger

Desiree Skidmore

April 6, 2014

Middletown has lost an icon. May he rest in peace.

Jim Bryant

April 5, 2014

RIP ROGER DILLMAN!

Connie Hundley

April 5, 2014

he was a great man so kinda to others his family is in my prayers.....

April 5, 2014

Roger was a fine gentleman. We send our sincere condolences to the Dillman family. We are thinking about all of you with friendship, our hearts and our love, Debbie and Pacey Mindlin .

Roger Dillman

April 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have the utmost respect for roger,he wwas very open, kind and respectful to everyone. He treated his workers just like family, he loved the community and cared.

ron slatton

April 5, 2014

MR. DILLMAN WAS A VERY KIND MAN ALWAYS SMILING! MRS. DILLMAN, STEVE, AND BRENDA YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS!

Connie Hundley

April 5, 2014

As both a former employee and longtime shopper of Dillman's, I got to know Roger. He was a fair and gentle person and a good man to work for. I miss the store so much and now with the passing of Mr. Dillman, my heart goes out to Steve and Brenda. May you find comfort in memories and inhow very well liked he was by the community.

sheila neal-riley

April 5, 2014

Roger Dillman was a good man and a great service to the Middletown community. He sold my parents their first house when they came to Middletown. They were so appreciative, they named their son, my brother after him. My parents always shopped at the Dillman's stores, even the very first one on Young Street (in the 50's) then on Sutphin Ave. before that store moved to Central Ave. Both my brother Roger and I worked for Dillman Foods for many years. It was there I met my husband, Pete.
Pete worked for Roger for over 23 years. I can honestly say, Roger was very good to his employees. treated us like family. The family business will surly be missed and so will this great man. RIP!

Sheila Roe - Crowe

April 5, 2014

I love you paps! You will be missed dearly! Thoughts and prayers are with the family!

Kasey Combs

April 5, 2014

I'm so sorry, Brenda & Steve....

Jennie Robe (Chamber)

April 5, 2014

I worked at brown's Run Country Club in the late 1990's - early 00's. I always enjoyed waiting on the Dillman's. Mr. Roger Dillman was always a delight. He would often come in on Wednesday's with a large group and they were so much fun. I often think of those days as some of the best days and those people made it a favorite job of mine from the past. He seemed like such a great person who did many great things for this town. I send my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and many loved ones. May he rest in peace.

Heather Ross-King

April 5, 2014

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