James O. Dilger of Ferdinand passed away at 1:30 a.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his home.
James was born August 26, 1943, to Hubert and Phyllis (Danhauer) Dilger. He married Darlene V. Recker on September 16, 1972 in St Ferdinand Catholic Church in Ferdinand.
He graduated from Dale High School in 1961. He was owner of Jim’s Feed Service in Mariah Hill for 35 years. He farmed and raised hogs, turkeys, cattle and hay. He enjoyed playing cards, getting together with friends, planting flowers and gardening. He also was a fan of IU basketball and L.A. Dodger Baseball.
His memberships included Christ the King Parish in Ferdinand, St Joseph Sodality, Ferdinand Community Center and Ferdinand American Legion for over 50 years.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Darlene (Recker); two sons, Randy and Gregory Dilger of Scottsburg; daughter-in-law Jessica of Scottsburg; grandchildren Brittney, Bethany, Kathlyn and Gregory Jr.; one stepson, Derreck and one great-granddaughter, Renee, along with nieces and nephews. He is also survived by four brothers, Bill of Huntingburg, Leon (Doris) and Larry (Janet) of Mariah Hill and Earl(Shirley) of Lake Land Florida; and two sisters Maria and Sandy of Mariah Hill; sisters-in-law Janice (Janie) Gogel, Lucille Recker of Ferdinand, Ruth Dilger of Tell City, Sandy Dilger of Santa Claus and Janie Dilger of Mariah Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert and Phyllis Dilger, three brothers, Alvin, Dennis, Herb and one sister, Emogene.
A mass of Christian burial for James O. Dilger will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, Christ the King in Ferdinand with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Ferdinand American Legion will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 7 -9:30 a.m. (all times Eastern) at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church and Sisters of St Benedict Ferdinand. Condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
