John E. Dillen, 65, died unexpectedly October 23, 2009.

His life revolved around his love of stock car racing.

Preceded in death by parents, Ellis and Dorothy Dillen and mother-in-law, Betty McKinney; he is survived by wife, Tracy; children, Jennifer (Ed) Dickens, Michael and Susan Dillen; grandchildren, Bryce Jonathon and Grace Ann Dickens; father-in-law, Jim McKinney; and all of his extended racing family.

Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Walter S. Chisholm officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Lifebanc, 20600 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland 44122.

FAIRLAWN Chapel