DELPHOS — Kenneth Charles Dillon, 76, of Delphos passed away Monday morning, March 10, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was born on Sept. 5, 1948, in Lima to Thomas C. Dillon and Dorothy H. (Griffith) Dillon, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 10, 1999, he married Stephanie (Allenbaugh) Dillon who survives of Delphos.
Surviving family members include his two sons, Chad Dillon of Avilla, Indiana, and Ryan (Sarah) Dillon of Van Wert; three step-sons, Jeremy (Heather) East of Van Wert and Matt East and Ryan (Shannon) East of Delphos; 10 grandchildren, Zach Dillon, Harmony Dillon (Malcom), Charles (Carlie) Dillon, Chad Dillon, Chloe (Johnathon) Hargrove, Steve Suever, Alex (Anna) East, Caden East, Zach East and Willow East; two great-grandchildren, Charles Dillon III and Tobias Dillon, and one on the way; one sister, Debby J. (Paul) Youngpeter of Sylvania; father- and mother-in-law, Bob & LaDonna Allenbaugh; Shannon (Nathan) Boyd, Katie (Matt) Stapleton and Beth Youngpeter; brother-in-laws, Will (Tracey) Allenbaugh, Dave Allenbaugh and Chuck (Deora) Allenbaugh; an aunt, Fran Graeff; and his spoiled cats Jack and Oscar.
Kenny was a 1967 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School, a member of the Delphos Eagles Aerie 471. He worked and retired in 2011 from Federal-Mogul in Van Wert after 40 years of service. Kenny made many friends while at work and loved to go eat with them and other family members. He loved playing his classic rock music very loud, going to car shows, the book stores and liked to cook anything with pasta and beans in it. Ken was avid fan of “THE” Ohio State Buckeyes, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Cubs. He was always carrying a book with him wherever he went and enjoy being with his family the most.
He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jeannie Allenbaugh, and several aunts and uncles.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert Humane Society.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.
