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John Dildine Obituary

DILDINE John "Bob" Dildine, age 87, of Obetz, Monday, October 3, 2005 at Lutheran Village. Chief Engineer with WBNS Radio for 53 years and an original employee. Member Quarter Century Club, WBNS. Ham radio operator, W8NPP. Retired Major, U.S. Air Force Reserves. Survived by sister, Caryl Neidigh, Obetz; nieces, Donna Cottrill, Apple Valley, Marilyn (Michael) Green, Plain City, Susan (Tom) Leist, Canal Winchester; nephew, John Neidigh, Columbus; 6 great-nieces and nephews; many great-great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MYERS FUNERAL HOME, Groveport, Wednesday 6-8 p.m., where service will be conducted Thursday 2 p.m. Rev. Anthony Hoover officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Box 102039, Columbus, Oh. 43218 or Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd., Columbus, Oh. 43229.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2005.

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Elizabeth Wolfe

October 5, 2005

What a trooper Bob always was. He will be sadly missed from our Radio family. My deepest condolences to Bob's family. Much Love, Elizabeth.

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