Monte Michael Dilliner Sr.'s Obituary
Monte Michael Dilliner Sr., age 88, of Corydon, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at his home.
Monte was born on July 29, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Herman Lafayette Dilliner and Madeliene Josephine (McCall) Dilliner. He attended school in Runnells. Monte was united in marriage to Victoria Trofimova.
Monte was a jack of all trades. He owned MMD Tool & Die Company in Lineville, making tools, providing dies and processing equipment as a mechanic. Monte also was a Shriner, but first he became a Mason, then joined the Scottish Rite, and was followed by becoming a member of the Shriners. He was very proud of this.
Left to honor Monte’s memory are his wife, Victoria Dilliner; his children, Theressa Irene Dilliner, Pamela Michelle Dilliner, and Sarah Victoria Dilliner and Stacey Shantell Dilliner; as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and other extended family members and friends.
Monte was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Madeliene Dilliner; and his children, Monte Michael Dilliner Jr., Linda Sue Lamb, and Michael Monte Dilliner.
Per wishes, cremation has been accorded. There are no scheduled services at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Victoria Dilliner, to be designated at a later date, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Dilliner Family, PO BOX 294, Corydon, Iowa 50060. Condolences may be shared online at https://www.thomasfh.com or https://www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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