James Dillon, Sr.

James H. Dillon, Sr., 81, long-time resident of Ashwaubenon, passed away on July 21, 2011 at the Rennes Health Center. He was born in Superior and was the son of the late James and Emma Dillon. Jim married Joyce King on October 15, 1951 in Houston, Texas. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force from 1950-1953. He created the school music program at Ashwaubenon High School in 1965 and taught music in the Ashwaubenon system until his retirement in 1993. "Mr. Dillon" as he was known to his students, taught public school music for a total of 39 years, and his many musical ensembles and student musicians were recipients of numerous honors and awards. Jim was an accomplished musician, playing both tuba and string bass, and played in various local organizations including the Silver Cornet Band at Heritage Hill, the Green Bay Symphony and the Bay Brass Quintet. During his tenure in the Ashwaubenon School System, Jim also served as President of the Ashwaubenon Teachers Association and Music Department Chairman. Jim was also a long time member of the Ashwaubenon Lions Club and a volunteer EMT for the Ashwaubenon Rescue squad. Jim will be remembered for his dedication and l...[more]

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for his students and for his support of public school music education. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Joyce Dillon. He leaves 6 children; Ronda Rudd, James Dillon and wife Fran, Patrick Dillon and wife Susan Schultz, Christopher Dillon, Timothy Dillon and Marsha Latulip and husband Bill. Jim also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Tracey, Jamie, Christopher, Rachel, Scot, Sara, Ian, Elena, and Andrew, as well as 6 great-grandchildren, Dillon, Aubree, Katarina, Kenny, Anna, and Christopher. Jim is also survived by his brother, William Dillon and wife Elizabeth, sister-in-law, Bernice Dillon, sister-in law, Edith Dillon, sister-in-law, Mary King and sister and brother- in- law, Jean and David Gibbs. In addition, Jim leaves many other relatives, cousins, nieces, and nephews and many loving friends. Preceding Jim in death were two brothers, Leonard Dillon and Raymond Dillon; sister and brother-in-law, Ella (Robert) Widdicombe; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Shirlee and Nils Moe and a brother-in-law, Robert King. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Lyndahl Funeral Home from 9 am until the Memorial Service at 10:30 am with Funeral Celebrant Matthew Cornelius officiating. Military honors will follow. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution in Jim's name can be made to Unity Hospice. The family would like to thank the Renaissance Assisted Living Community and the Rennes Health Center for their kindness and support of Jim and the family. We would also like to extend special thanks to the staff of Unity Hospice, especially Linda and Mina, for their wonderful care and support to both Jim and Joyce. Download or view the memorial video by clicking here.