Steven Dille

Steven Roger Dille, 75, of Motley, passed away November 1, 2025. 

Services were held Nov. 10, at the Motley Free Methodist Church.

Steve was born October 25, 1950, to Roger and Judith (Lorenz) Dille in Bloomington. Following graduation from high school, Steve proudly entered the United States Air Force, continuing his service with both the National Guard and the Army National Guard. He dedicated over two decades to military service, retiring after 21 years of honorable duty. Steve’s dedication to the U.S. Armed Services never waivered.  

In addition to his military career, Steve worked for Trident Seafoods and served with the Motley Fire Dept. He was united in marriage to Margaret Spilman on October 30, 1989, in Staples. Their marriage blended seven children into an often chaotic and loud family.  Steve could be found teaching his kids how to work hard and when a hug was the right medicine. 

Steve was known for his love of the outdoors and his  passion for riding motorcycle, hunting and tinkering with anything he could get his hands on outside. Above all, he cherished time spent with his grandchildren. Steve never met a sweet treat he didn’t like, his addiction to cookies and ice cream was often joked about by his entire family. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; six children, Melissa Lorenz, Christina (Donald) Rokes, John (Natalie) Tkalcich, Lori (Zacarias Gonzalez) Tkalcich, Kevin Tkalcich and Nicholas (Lonna) Dille; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother, Judy Dille; two sisters, Barbara (Mark) Dille and Lynn Myer; one brother, Scott (Sue) Dille and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roger; one daughter, Jaime Hanson and one granddaughter, Danika Tkalcich.

Arrangements were by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

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