Ellis E. Dilts' Obituary
Ellis Eugene Dilts, age 68, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born on May 12, 1952 to Walton and Ann (Tapp) Dilts in Benton Harbor, MI. Ellis served his country in the United States Army. He worked for almost 30 years at L3 Communications (Continental Motors) before retiring due to illness. Ellis graduated in the Orchard View High School Class of 1970 with additional education through Muskegon Community College in fields of study related to Cutter Grinding and Metrology (Gage Control). He had many hobbies and was an avid sportsman. Just about anything outdoors he loved doing – hunting, fishing, boating, golfing. He even enjoyed gardening, cooking, and writing poetry. Ellis was involved in the Wildlife Association and was the past President of the local chapter of the National Wildlife Turkey Federation (NWTF). He and his wife attended First Presbyterian Church on Sherman and had many friends through there. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and special nephew, Kevin Dilts. Ellis is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Kathleen Dilts; daughter, Brie (Emil) Fossler; grandchildren, Elleanna and Emilia; brother Wayne (Patricia) Dilts; sister, Sharon Goodwin; brother-in-law Thomas, (Darlene) Ralya; sister-in-law, Judy (Malcolm) Jackson and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ellis’ life will be taking place from 1-4PM on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Elks Park (5447 Lake Harbor Road). The family thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers at this time. Arrangements entrusted to The Lee Chapel of the Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100. Feel free to share a memory with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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