Gerald Neil Dille

Born on May 27th 1934 in Phoenix AZ, Jerry lived a life full of love, laughter and devotion. Jerry spent 35 years working in the aerospace engineering field at Garret AirResearch/Allied Signal, a career that he approached with passion and commitment. His work ethic and expertise earned him the respect of his colleagues.

Jerry was married to the love of his life Viola for almost 69 wonderful years. Together they built a family rooted in love and shared joy. Jerry was a devoted father to Connie & Carrie and an even more devoted grandfather to his five grandchildren; Lauren, Andrew, Nathan, Carly and Kyle. They were the light of his life and he cherished every moment spent with them, whether it was during family gatherings, vacations or simply sharing stories.

Jerry was a man of many interests, he loved the challenge of a good crossword puzzle, the excitement of traveling to new places and extended family reunions. He had a great sense of humor and a gift for reminiscing about his early days in Phoenix and bringing the past to life with his vivid and heartfelt tales.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife Viola, daughters, grandchildren and his extended family including a brother Don, and two sisters, Paula and Jane. He will be remembered for his kindness, his wit and the joy he brought to those around him. He will be deeply missed but his legacy of fun, laughter and family commitment will live on in the memories of all who were fortunate enough to know him.