Robert “Moon” George Dillin, 91, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home.
Moon was born on February 22, 1933, in Hillsdale, IL, to John R. “Moon” and Elsie V. (Quade) Dillin. He graduated from Erie High School in the Class of 1951, and then served in the United States Navy. He married Roberta “Bobbie” Kaye Hunter on September 13, 1957, at the Erie, IL, United Methodist Church. They spent 56 wonderful years together, before her passing on October 29, 2013.
He worked as a truck driver before beginning his 42 year career at International Harvester. After retirement Moon worked for 20 years with Ron Kuykendall, his friend and brother-in-law, at Newton Township.
Moon was currently serving on the Erie Township Board. He was a member of the Double II Car Club and was a founding member of the County Line Cruisers. He loved his antique cars and keeping them shined up for participating in many car shows. He was a lifelong member of Erie Christian Church.
He was a lifetime, avid Chicago Bears fan. Moon enjoyed fishing, traveling, and bus excursions with Bobbie. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Moon is survived by his children, Robert J. Dillin of Erie, Jody Dillin of Erie, Jill (Dan) Snyder of Colona, IL, Shelly (Curt) Schroeder of Morrison, IL; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie; parents; brother and sister-in-law, John and Elizabeth Dillin; niece, Sandy (Dillin) Duncan; nephew, Matthew Dillin; grandson, Nathan Snyder.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Erie Christian Church, Erie, IL.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday at the church.
Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery, Erie, IL.
Memorials may be made to Erie Fire Department and Ambulance Service.
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