James “Jim” R. Dillner, 84, of Delavan, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at home.
Jim was born on Sept. 22, 1941 in Chicago to Raymond and Luella (Bergman) Dillner. He was united in marriage to Carol Schleiger on Dec. 23, 1968. He taught for 35 years as a Tech Teacher at DDHS and was a bartender at Gage Marine Cruiseline for 37 years.
Jim loved working with his hands and sharing his creations through his copper Christmas ornaments and various projects for family and friends. He loved fishing, golfing, the lake, being outdoors, and the UP of Michigan where he vacationed since he was a teenager. Jim never said no to desserts and was stubborn to a fault. He was always working on his “Honey Do” list. Jim loved spending time with his family and found so much joy having his grandchildren close and cheering on all their accomplishments.
Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol; his children, Scott Matthew (Cheryl) Dillner and Tricia Lynn Fletcher; grandchildren, Tyler, Michaela, Addison, and Braelyn; brothers, Tom (Irene) Dillner, and Robert Dillner; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Michael James Dillner; his beloved in-laws, Jesse and Marcella Schleiger; son-in-law, Matthew Fletcher; and brother-in-law, Jesse Schleiger Jr.
Memorial Services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Millard Community Covenant Church, N6713 County Road O in Elkhorn. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the DDSD Foundation (please note as James and Michael Dillner Memorial Scholarship) or Millard Community Covenant Church.
Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family. Please visit us at www.delavanfuneralhome.com.