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- [S927] Obituary.
Leo Dillman Sr., 73, Mandan, died Dec. 26, 2013, at his residence in Mandan.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 30 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with the Rev. Johnson Kuriappilly as celebrant. Burial was in Mandan Union Cemetery.
Leo was born on Aug. 6, 1940,to Frank and Elizabeth (Leingang) Dillman Sr. in Bismarck. He was raised and educated in the Selfridge area. He married Pauline Hersch on March 31, 1959, in Selfridge. The farm and ranch life of the original homestead was what Leo knew and enjoyed for 26 years. He loved to travel and visit relatives far and near. He really enjoyed feeding the squirrels and birds. There was no job too big or too small for him; he was mechanically inclined and a welder so he could repair anything. He also designed and created several artistic ironwork pieces. Leo also loved to fish and play pinochle and checkers. Leo belonged to the Mobridge Moose and Eagles clubs and the Selfridge Knights of Columbus.
Leo will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Pauline; daughters, Gloria (Jim) Kraft, Selfridge, and Linda (Casey) Heidt, Dickinson; sons, David and Donald (Marcy), both of Bismarck, Leo (Nina) Jr., Mobridge, S.D., and Dennis (Regan), Colorado Springs, Colo.; 13 grandchildren, Blaine Dillman, Heather (Brady) Mueller, and Hannah Dillman, Jessica (Brent) Kastner and Jennifer (Mike) Volk, Brandy and Derek Dillman, Casinda (Mike) Langseth and Lance Heidt, Ashley (Mike) Varilek and Kyle Dillman, Brittany Dillman and Bradley Dillman; step-grandchildren, Haven Warren and Devynne Ames; nine great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Maudie Dillman, Jamestown, Shirley Dillman, McIntosh, S.D., and Mary Dillman, Walker, S.D.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas Dillman; grandson, Preston David Dillman; sisters, Betty Dillman, Sister Scholastica Dillman and an infant sister; and brothers, Simon, Joe (Maggie), Pete, Jack (Donna), Edward, Anton (Darlene) and Frank (Helen).
Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view tribute photos.
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