Donald Lewis Dilworth Sr., age 63, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at his home following a courageous battle with COPD.
A Private family service will be held, with a public memorial service in Racine, Wisconsin at a later date. Interment will be at the West Lawn Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin.
Donald was born May 8, 1943 in Portland, Indiana to Maurice and Alpha (Arnold) Dilworth. He was raised in Fort Recovery in Ohio. Donald served in the U.S. Navy from June 2, 1960 to March 28, 1964 and later served in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 1998. He married Diane K. Orth on June 2, 1962 in Racine, Wisconsin. Following retirement, he and Diane moved to their home in Adams County.
Donald was very proud of his military service, earning numerous awards and citations.
Donald enjoyed woodworking, fishing, HO trains, NASCAR, riding his ATV, and playing with his dogs, Baxter and Bernie.
Memorials may be directed to the American Lung Association.
Donald was preceded in death by his Parents, Maurice and Alpha Dilworth.
Surviving Family Members:
Wife
Diane Dilworth of Friendship, Wisconsin
Children
Donald L. (Ramona) Dilworth Jr. of Waterford, Wisconsin
Diana L. (John) Henes of Racine, Wisconsin
Debra L. (Scott) White of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Grandchildren
Donald L. Dilworth III
Steven D. Henes
Daniel J. Henes
Tanner S. White
Nicole L. Dilworth
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Mrs. Dilworth, Dee and Family, our hearts go out to you for the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
LOVE YOU ALL,
JUDIE MAE
I am so sorry about your husband, my thoughts are with you
Dee and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are heavy as we feel your pain all too well. May you find great comfort in knowing there are no goodbyes, just good memeories. Thinking of you all and sending our condolenses
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We know how difficult this time is.
Diane so sorry for your loss. You have a lot of years of good memories. I am sure he is with his "Buddy" now and both are talking army stuff. He knew how to make people laugh. He had a lot of friends.
Diane take one day at a time and I am there for you.
Mrs. Dilworth, We are thinking of you and sharing your sorrow. Remember the good times you had together.
Mrs. Dilworth,
My deepest sympathy — please take comfort in how much he was loved by your children and all the good memories that you will have.
Sincerely,
Patti Schilke (co-worker of Dee)
Diane, You and your family have our deepest sympathy and prayers. God be with you.