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for Michael Dillett
Jon (Jon Paul) Fehrenbach
January 16, 2010
Dear Linda,
I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I have fond memories of Mike as a teammate on the Milwaukee Kickers back in the 70's, and also as a neighbor from the Beloit Road/95th Street/96th Street stomping grounds, part of the many sports activities in our back lot and around the St. Matthias neighborhood that involved the Riegerts, the Dilletts, the Fehrenbachs, and so many others.
I saw Mike for the first time in thirty years in late 2008 at my father's funeral. Seeing him and many of the Riegerts at that time brought back all of those fond memories, and reinforced the importance of family and friends and roots. Reading the many testimonials to Mike's life, it is clear that you and Mike have espoused those family values throughout your life together.
I am proud to have known Mike, and I am truly sorry for your loss. All of the extended Fehrenbach family sends their sympathy.
December 30, 2009
I knew Mike and Linda in the 70's,thru the Riegert family. I just want to say that your family has so many memories that will always keep him in your hearts forever. You are in my prayers. Lynda Kobs
Jackie Dreyer
December 30, 2009
It was a pleasure for myself as well to attend the funeral service for Mr. Dillet on Tuesday morning. I was inspired by not only the turnout of so many people who obviously loved (and continue to love) him and the family very much, but also at the words of the eulogy that was given. He was even far greater of a person than many of us knew, and I can only hope that in my lifetime I touch half as many people as he did. You are a beautiful and strong family; never forget that.
Bud Brauer
December 30, 2009
To the Dillett Family.......
I had the extreme pleasure to meet Mike in the course of my position at St. Roman Parish. He offered his time in diagnosing a heating problem in our Parish office. During several conversations his faith and committment to God, family, and business were most evident.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
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Gene Eberhardy
December 30, 2009
Some people are put on the earth to make it a much better place. Mike was one of these people. He was class both on and off the soccer field. I have been truly blessed to have known Mike. My deepest sympathies to the Dillett family.
Genna Giordano
December 29, 2009
Dillett Family- After attending the wake and service this week I believe that actions speak a thousand words. The turnout of people at both was amazing and it truly showed how big of an impact Dr. Dillett had on the community. Such a great man, taken from us too soon. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that Mr. Dillett has done so much more in his shortcut lifetime than many do in a full lifetime. Please, never hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do for you. "...The goal isn't to last forever, it's to create something that will." No quote is more fitting for him.
The McGavock's
December 29, 2009
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep Mike and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
The Kisley's
December 29, 2009
It has been a true honor and privilege knowing you for several years and we send our sympathies to Linda and the rest of the Dilletts. He was a great man and will never be forgotten. Our condolences.
Joseph LaChapelle
December 28, 2009
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Mike. I had heard alot about him from my brother Jim, who works at Dillett Mechanical. I had never met him until my wife Janet passed away back in June. Mike took the time to attend Janet's funeral service even though he had never met Janet and me. Truly a very thoughtful and wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dillett family. May God bless and comfort you.
December 28, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
The Consentino's (friends of Jolie and Kyle)
Heat & Power Products, Inc.
December 28, 2009
We have enjoyed working with Michael over the years. He was an honest and fair business man and he will be sorely missed. Our condolences to his family and many friends.
Wesley Wild
December 28, 2009
Dear Charlie and family,
I am sorry to hear about Mike,I was honered to have met such a wonderful man. My condolences.
Mark Balzer
December 27, 2009
To Linda, Family, and Extended Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Mike gave to me in business and privilege, but I never had the chance to return a heartfelt favor. I guess I thought I would have an opportunity at some point in the near future. He spoke to me with a smile, no matter how busy, and that is how I will remember him. God bless to all who have lost this wonderful man.
Mark Balzer and Family.
Ronda DeAngelis
December 27, 2009
Dear Linda and Family,
Our heartfelt prayers of love and comfort are sent your way. May you find comfort in the love that you were able to share so wonderfully with not only your family but with all that you have touched in your lives. May God Bless and Keep you. May God's face shine on you. May God be kind to you and bring you peace.
All our love,
The DeAngelis Family
Steve, Ronda, Julia, Sophia and Roman
Tom Rowles
December 26, 2009
Dear Linda and family,
I want to offer my sincere condolence for the unexpected loss of Mike. I will always remember Mike as a stand up guy who put his faith and his family in the forefront of his life and his business. May God help you heal and find peace knowing that he is now in heaven with our Lord. We have all been blessed to have known him and have him in our lives.
Michele Malan
December 26, 2009
Dearest Linda, Barb, Charlie, Jolie, and the rest of the Dillett family,
My very deepest sympathy to you for your great and unexpected loss. There is a new Angel in heaven and it is apparent that God takes the good much too soon for our desires. It really does seem that way, and from what I have heard, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, coach and boss. What a positive impact he has made, and it is obvious to me that God needed/needs him too! His life hasn't ended, but has been altered and he is looking down upon you as a guardian angel to all that he has loved. Keep strong as a family and keep your faith (which the Dillett family will I know) and you will get through this together!
Michele Malan (Princeton Club)
Thomas Koth
December 24, 2009
The Dillett family
Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your beloved husband and father. Mike was my work-mate at Johnson Control for many years. His work ethics, honesty, human kindness and strong Faith was utmost in his life. He was a true friend and a pleasure to have known...He will be missed by all.
Tom & Bettyanne Koth
Jan Salyers
December 24, 2009
Tom and Jim,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Mali and I will remember you and yours in our prayers.
Your downstairs neighbors from 3605
Nancy Groen
December 24, 2009
Dear Mary and family, My condolences to you and your family,
I never got to meet the boys Grandpa. He was probably a wonderful man and I know he was a good teacher because you too are a wonderful person to know. May God Bless. Nancy Groen - Nancy Cares Day Care - Eagle, Wisconsin
December 23, 2009
Dear Linda and family,
My deepest sympathies go out you. I count myself honored and blessed to have had the opportunity to know Mike. It was a privilege and a joy to coach one of his fine sons, Peter, at UW-Oshkosh.
God bless you and keep you,
R. Toby Bares
December 23, 2009
Our family had the honor and pleasure to meet Mike, Linda and all of the Dillett family through our son Paul Wagner. Our Paul joyously married Mike's beautiful daughter Teresa this past July 10th 2009. My husband and I had to move to St Louis from West Allis in Sept 2004 due to employment. Leaving Paul in West Allis was one of the hardest things we ever had to do as parents. But we found great comfort in the fact that Paul met Teresa, fell in love and married into such a wonderful family. The Dilletts have welcomed and accepted our Paul as one of their own. We feel very blessed that our son has been welcomed into this amazing family. They are all a testimony to how they were raised by their wonderful parents. Mike was a wonderful, reverent, zealous and kind man. We consider it an honor to have known him, even if for only a brief time. We know that he is in Heaven with the angels right now. God bless. The Wagners O'Fallon, MO formally of West Allis WI.
Chris Logan
December 23, 2009
Dillett Family,
I'll always remember Mike for his love for family and a stellar competitor on the soccer field. I coach with and against Mike for many years. Mike was one of the nicest men I've ever met. He is in a better place and I'm glad I got a chance to know him over the years. Thanks for everything you did for me. May you all find comfort during this difficult time.
Chris Logan
Head Coach - Franklin HS
2004-2008
Collin and Cara Whitmire
December 23, 2009
Linda and Family,
We were so sadden to hear of Mikes death.You're entire family has been such a big part of our lives. You were the best neighbors we ever had and even to this day Collin and I consider you all extended family. Mike was a wonderful man who we all looked up to. We thank you so much for inviting us into your home every Christmas eve for the annual Dillett Family X mas pageant.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fromm Family
December 23, 2009
Dear Dillett family,
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you. Mike was such a wonderful inspiration to the soccer community and Tyler enjoyed the few times he stepped up to coach the boy's team. Our prayers are with you.
The Fromm Family
Jim, Sue, Stephanie, & Brittany Arndt
December 23, 2009
Dear Linda & family,
Our family has had such a wonderful pleasure growing up with yours through Stephanie. Mike was like her second father, always making her smile and come home with new stories. He coached both Stephanie & Brittany through the years,and always made it a point to treat everyone like family. We will never forget his caring ways. May God bless you all at this difficult time, and may you all find comfort in the wonderful memories throughtout many happy times.I am sure he is looking down at all of you smiling.
Sandy Baum
December 23, 2009
Dear Linda & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking of and praying for you and your family.
Joe & Sandy Baum
December 23, 2009
The Stroud girls were better Soccer players because of Mr Dillett, he let them shine, and he made them mind.
Those kind of coaches are so rare. Stacy went on to play college Soccer & also coach, she may not have done that if not for the confidence she had by playing for him, he challanged her. He made a difference in so many of those young soccer kids lives. He is a special angel in heaven.
Jack Zemlicka
December 23, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing Mike through my work as a sportswriter for several years. Wonderful personality and always with a smile on the soccer field. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
December 23, 2009
Dear Family of Michael Dillet,
My prayers and sympathy to you at this time of loss. I remember the many times Michael and all of you blest the School Sisters of St. Francis with your presence and music. May his generous spirit continue to inspire you; may he now enjoy eternal life with his Creator.
Sister Marietta Hanus, Alliance NE
Debbie & Mike Sobie
December 23, 2009
Jolie & Kyle,
We were deeply saddened to hear the news of your Father's passing. May you find comfort and strength in the memories you shared. During this difficult time our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
Jamie, Dale, Nick and Mitch Ewig
December 23, 2009
Dear Linda & Family:
I wanted to write to let you know what an inspiration Mike was to all the kids he coached over the years. I know Nick really had much respect and admiration for him as a coach and as a friend and father to his good friend Charlie. Watching how the two of you took such interest in all your childrens lives was an inspiration and really showed what a close family you are. We will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely, The Ewig Family
Julie Bishop
December 23, 2009
Mike was a wonderful man and he'll be missed by all of his friends in The Unified Group. We'll always remember his positive nature, his infectious laugh, and all of the contributions he made to our group and to the industry. He was a true gentleman! Julie Bishop and the entire Unified Group team
Fr. Marv Knighton
December 23, 2009
Dear Linda & family:
Words cannot fully express the sorow I hold for you with the passing of Michael. I was fortunate to have met Michael some forty years ago. I met the Dillet family via the Riegert family who were neighbors. Michael always struck me as a kind and gracious person endowed with a deep faith. His love for you Linda and the family was true testimony of who he was. He accepted his medical situation in faith and those who visited were moved by that faith. It is during this Christmas season we appreciate not only the birth of Jesus but value his life, his suffering, death and resurrection. Amid your pain may your faith strengthen you to believe that Micahel's "life is simply changed not ended." Please know I hold you, the family and friends in prayer. God is with you!
In the Risen Christ,
(Fr) Marv Knighton
December 23, 2009
I will never forget meeting Linda and Mike for the first time. We were on a Unified Group cruise for the annual meeting. My wife and I sat down at the table where Mike and Linda were sitting. Mike turned to my wife and in his quiet way asked her about our family. Christine begins to tell him about our 5 kids aged 1-8, and Mike had a different reaction than most. Most people are more than a little surprised and impressed to hear that you have 5 children. Mike thought it was great but wasn't in the least phased, and continued to ask all about them. After a long period of time, the question was returned. Well the answer floored the 2 of us. I will never forget looking at Mike and especially Linda and being in complete Amazement! I am still in amazement to this day. You are both an inspiration, to balance all the people and things in your lives and to live with such humility is incredible. May God bless you Linda and all the Dilletts during this difficult time. May God also bless Mike, a true gentleman.
Peace,
Christine and John
Boston, MA
Lori Koslowski (Selander)
December 23, 2009
I remember Mike from many soccer events. He was such a class act and leader for his teams. Please know your families are in my prayers.
Patrick Acker
December 23, 2009
My friend Mike was an inspiration to me and many others. I am a better person because of my interaction with Mike. His goodness (which he had in abundance) rubbed off on me and I noticed it on many people that knew Mike. I will miss him dearly. I will keep Mike's family in my prayers, always.
Dave Mick
December 23, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to you Linda and your family.
Dave and Diane Mick of A.G. Industries
December 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and may God bless all of you in this time of sorrow. Tina -Steamfitters Local 601.
Colleen Raupp
December 23, 2009
My Mom passed away last May. My siblings, my Dad & I found much comfort from reading entries in her online guest book. I hope I can provide some comfort to Mike's family at this very sad time.
Mike was a great guy!! We knew him first from church and through his brother Pat & family. Then of course through soccer. Our 4 children all played soccer in some way for Mike. It's amazing that he made the time for all of his coaching along with his own business and his busy family.
And now Mike has been called home. It's so hard...almost impossible... to understand why. We will never know. My guess is that there is a soccer team forming in Heaven & God has sent for one of the best coaches He could find. I can only hope that Mike has found some shin guards for my Mom and has shown her how to put them on. No more sitting around in Heaven when there is soccer to be played!!
God bless Linda & children, grandchildren, Mike's siblings and nieces & nephews.
Much love,
Colleen Raupp & Family
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