5
trees
planted in memory of Harold E. Dillman
Obituary for Harold E. Dillman
Harold Eldridge Dillman passed away July 8, 2022 at 1:25 pm with his family surrounding him. He was born at Tower, Indiana to Hazel Fern (Small) and Ralph Eldridge Dillman on November 26, 1935.
Harold was a member of the Corydon United Methodist Church. In 1990 Harold opened a law practice in Corydon, Indiana. In later years, Harold was a founding partner of Dillman, Chastain & Byrd LLC Attorneys in Corydon, Indiana.
Harold graduated from Leavenworth (IN) High School in 1953. From November 5, 1957 through September 9, 1959, Harold served in the United Stated Army, Third Infantry Division, Company 2D Battle Group in Bamberg, Germany. For his service during this time, he received the award of the Cold War Recognition Certificate. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a BS in accounting in 1964, and University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Jurist Doctor in 1969. He was admitted to Practice of Law before the Kentucky Court of Appeals in 1969, the Indiana Supreme Court in 1978 and the U.S. District Court in Louisville, KY. He was a member of the Harrison and Crawford Bar Associations.
Harold was employed by Louisville Gas and Electric Company for 36 years and retired in 1990, as Internal Auditor. Harold also taught Accounting and Business Law at Indiana University Southeast for 20 years and retired from there as an Assistant Professor of the Adjunct Faculty. He was a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Honorary, University of Louisville, a founding member and past Chapter President of the Corydon Lions Club, Crawford County Genealogical and Historical Society, Harrison County Chamber of Commerce, a Kentucky Colonel, a 50+ year member of Posey Lodge 188 F.&A.M., The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Evansville, Indiana and a member of the Royal Arch Masons, Corydon, Indiana. A Masonic Rites ceremony will take place Thursday July 14, at 7 pm during visitation hours.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers, Norman E. Dillman, Merrill L. Dillman and Melvin L. Dillman, and a nephew, Ralph E.Dillman.
Survivors are his wife of 61 years, Lou Ann (Purvis) Dillman, a son, David Eldridge Dillman and daughter, Jennifer Ann Dillman Pauly, three grandchildren, Gabriel Hunter Pauly, Amelia Ann Pauly, and Griffin David Pauly, and sister-in-law, Gail Dillman (Merrill).
The funeral service will be at 11:00 am Friday, July 15, 2022 at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Highway 64NW, Ramsey, IN. The Rev. Janet Kelley and The Rev. George Payocong, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Visitation hours are 3 pm to 8 pm Thursday, July 14, and 9 am Friday, July 15, 2022. Pallbearers: David Dillman, Gabriel Pauly, Griffin Pauly, Chris Byrd, Dennis Kaufman, William McClain. Honorary pallbearers: Kenneth Adams, John McIntosh, Christine Kupcak
The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses, techs, and the caring comfort shown to us by the Hospice and Palliative Care teams as our much beloved husband, dad, poppie was escorted from Baptist Hospital Floyd with the full honors of a “Stars and Stripes” exit. Many people lined the way, hands over hearts, for the flag draped coffin. Taps played and the chaplain prayed as our beloved began his journey home.
To honor Harold, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the following: Corydon Lions Club, 840 Forest Glen Road NE, Corydon, IN 47112;
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station,
P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777 or to the memorial of your choice.
Read More
Harold was a member of the Corydon United Methodist Church. In 1990 Harold opened a law practice in Corydon, Indiana. In later years, Harold was a founding partner of Dillman, Chastain & Byrd LLC Attorneys in Corydon, Indiana.
Harold graduated from Leavenworth (IN) High School in 1953. From November 5, 1957 through September 9, 1959, Harold served in the United Stated Army, Third Infantry Division, Company 2D Battle Group in Bamberg, Germany. For his service during this time, he received the award of the Cold War Recognition Certificate. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a BS in accounting in 1964, and University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Jurist Doctor in 1969. He was admitted to Practice of Law before the Kentucky Court of Appeals in 1969, the Indiana Supreme Court in 1978 and the U.S. District Court in Louisville, KY. He was a member of the Harrison and Crawford Bar Associations.
Harold was employed by Louisville Gas and Electric Company for 36 years and retired in 1990, as Internal Auditor. Harold also taught Accounting and Business Law at Indiana University Southeast for 20 years and retired from there as an Assistant Professor of the Adjunct Faculty. He was a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Honorary, University of Louisville, a founding member and past Chapter President of the Corydon Lions Club, Crawford County Genealogical and Historical Society, Harrison County Chamber of Commerce, a Kentucky Colonel, a 50+ year member of Posey Lodge 188 F.&A.M., The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Evansville, Indiana and a member of the Royal Arch Masons, Corydon, Indiana. A Masonic Rites ceremony will take place Thursday July 14, at 7 pm during visitation hours.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers, Norman E. Dillman, Merrill L. Dillman and Melvin L. Dillman, and a nephew, Ralph E.Dillman.
Survivors are his wife of 61 years, Lou Ann (Purvis) Dillman, a son, David Eldridge Dillman and daughter, Jennifer Ann Dillman Pauly, three grandchildren, Gabriel Hunter Pauly, Amelia Ann Pauly, and Griffin David Pauly, and sister-in-law, Gail Dillman (Merrill).
The funeral service will be at 11:00 am Friday, July 15, 2022 at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Highway 64NW, Ramsey, IN. The Rev. Janet Kelley and The Rev. George Payocong, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Visitation hours are 3 pm to 8 pm Thursday, July 14, and 9 am Friday, July 15, 2022. Pallbearers: David Dillman, Gabriel Pauly, Griffin Pauly, Chris Byrd, Dennis Kaufman, William McClain. Honorary pallbearers: Kenneth Adams, John McIntosh, Christine Kupcak
The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses, techs, and the caring comfort shown to us by the Hospice and Palliative Care teams as our much beloved husband, dad, poppie was escorted from Baptist Hospital Floyd with the full honors of a “Stars and Stripes” exit. Many people lined the way, hands over hearts, for the flag draped coffin. Taps played and the chaplain prayed as our beloved began his journey home.
To honor Harold, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the following: Corydon Lions Club, 840 Forest Glen Road NE, Corydon, IN 47112;
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station,
P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777 or to the memorial of your choice.
To plant a tree in memory of Harold E. Dillman, visit the Tribute Store.
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
14
Jul
3:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Swarens Funeral Home
1405 Highway 64 NW
Ramsey, IN 47166
Visitation
Friday
15
Jul
9:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Swarens Funeral Home
1405 Highway 64 NW
Ramsey, IN 47166
Service
Friday
15
Jul
11:00 AM
Swarens Funeral Home
1405 Highway 64 NW
Ramsey, IN 47166
Loading...