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Fred Dilger Obituary
Fred C. Dilger, Jr.
90, Indianapolis, passed away Monday June 25, 2012. He was born on December 13, 1921 in Indianapolis to Fred C. Sr. and Clara Margaret Wernsing Dilger.
Fred was a 1939 graduate of Cathedral High School and had attended Butler University. He was an Indianapolis Firefighter for almost 34 years retiring on December 1, 1979 with the rank of District Chief. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Fred was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3660. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, James A. and John F. Dilger.
Fred is survived by his wife, Hannah Hunt Dilger; daughters, Dianne Morelock, Janet Dilger and Nancy Cissell; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday July 2, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Roch Catholic Church, of which he was a member. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. in Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home , where morning prayers will be said on Monday at 9:30 a.m. prior to Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Roch Church Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: orileyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Dilger
Bruce Roberts
July 1, 2012
I spent my first day in the Fire Service with this man and will never forget him. Dave McClain,Charlie Aikens, Billy Martin,Jim Walden and Herb Dwyer. Station # 3 Fountain Square.
Linda Parks
June 30, 2012
To the Dilger Family and Janet,
May the light of peace surround you and it's strength enfold you.
Thinking of you.
Tori Rosa
June 28, 2012
You will be very truly mist
dave switzer
June 28, 2012
ty for all your wisdom and effort in keeping me alive you and Matt Dillane were a formidable team i owe you both a debt that will never be paid thank you and God bless your family
Bernie & Larry Ulrich
June 27, 2012
To the Dilger and Cissell families: Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you as you suffer Fred's loss. Losing a loved father/grandfather/great grandfather leaves a hole in the heart, but I hope you take comfort in the love of friends who care so deeply about you all.
Georgia Kehlbeck Weiler
June 27, 2012
Rest in peace Mr. D. Heaven is a better place because you are there.
June 27, 2012
Rev. Charles Martindale
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