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Kelly Albert Dittmer Lake Station Kelly Albert Dittmer, age 47, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006. He was born on October 19, 1958 in Gary, IN, the son of Reverend William and Carol (Sinclair) Dittmer. Kelly was a graduate of Knox High School and had attended Olivet Nazarene College. He was a member of the Portage Grace Lutheran Church of the Nazarene. Kelly is survived by his loving family, two sons: Nathan (April) Dittmer and Jason Dittmer; and daughter Kassandra Dittmer, all of St. George, UT; granddaughter, Tayra Christine; mother, Carol Dittmer of Reno, NV; brothers: Rev. Mike (Lynn) Dittmer of Walkerton, IN, Tim (Chris) Dittmer of Shelby Township, MI and Rev. Ted (Julia) Dittmer of Jamestown, KY; sisters: Terry Eshelman of Reno, NV, Charmaine (David) Reeve of Benton City, WA and other loving family and dear friends. Kelly was preceded in death by his father, Reverend William M. Dittmer and brother-in-law, Kris Eshelman. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at the Portage Grace Church of the Nazarene, 5360 Clem Road, Portage with Pastor Mark Hostetler officiating. Memorials in Kelly's memory may be made to the Portage Grace Church of the Nazarene. For further information, please call Engel Funeral Home at (219) 762-8595 who were in charge of the arrangements.
Published by The Times on May 14, 2006.

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Pam Vanderkolk

May 18, 2006

Mrs. Dittmer, Charmaine and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Kelly's death. Needless to say, shocked. I have so many fun memories of him and all the great times from the KHS class of 1977. I was also very sad to see that Rev. has passed away. He meant alot to me. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Pam (Back) Vanderkolk

Laura Leblang

May 18, 2006

Dear Carol, Charlie, Terry, Mike, Lynn, Ted, Julia, Tim & Chris - I was so sad to here about Kelly's death. I grew up in Knox and was best friends with Charlie from 7th-12th grades. I practically lived with the Dittmers during that time. Many years have passed since I last saw Kelly, but I have very fond memories of him. Kelly had a great smile, quick wit, intelligence and an ability to play any sport well. I remember thinking he had it all! I have no details as to how or why he died, but I share with you my sympathies. I was also sad to hear of Reverend Dittmer's death shortly after our reunion and his move out west. Much love, Laura

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