Obituary for Michael Dillon

Michael (Mike) D. Dillon passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Mike’s interests included hockey, soccer, NASCAR, fishing, golfing, camping, and working in the yard. He was a beloved youth soccer coach for about 30 years and enjoyed coaching all age groups. Mike liked going to Blue Jackets games, NASCAR races, and fishing with his wife Sue. He also enjoyed family vacations that included taking cruises, and trips to Disney World, and to Frankenmuth, Michigan. Mike had a long career within the retail industry, holding many positions in various companies.

Mike was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 26, 1952. He moved to Toledo, Ohio at the age of 22, where he met his wife, Sue. They were married on March 5, 1976. After living in Michigan for several years a job transfer brought them to Westerville, Ohio in 1983. Mike is survived by his wife Susan Leigh, their daughter Kelly Lynn, their son John Michael, six grandchildren; Kali, Kenzie, Alex, Hailey, Hannah, and Hazel; and two great-grandchildren; Kye and Taegan. Mike is preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Patricia Dillon.

Mike was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. We will all miss him very much.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, March 13, at Hill Funeral Home in Westerville, with a brief service immediately following.