Nancy Dillon Obituary

Nancy Jane Dillon

Nancy Jane (Sager) Dillon passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born Jan. 18, 1935, in Custar, to Ernest and Ethel (Feehan) Sager. She grew up in Deshler and attended St. Mary's of the Springs College and graduated with a degree in Education from the University of Dayton where she met her future husband, Joseph L Dillon. They were married June 14, 1958. They eventually moved to Findlay and together they raised five children, Timothy, Susan, Patrick, Michael, and Megan.

Nancy spent the majority of her teaching career at St. Michael the Archangel School, where she was a lifetime and faithful member. She served as a Eucharistic Minister and was involved with several prayer groups and church activities.

Our mother was the heart of our family. Her love was a boundless source of warmth. Our home was always filled with laughter, comfort, and great conversation. She was a pillar of strength, grace, and unconditional love.

Nancy was involved with several local groups, clubs, and charities. She and Joe loved to vacation and spend time at their winter home in Florida golfing and being surrounded by friends and family.

Nancy's departure will be deeply felt by a community she impacted profoundly through her unwavering kindness, sparkling wit, and boundless generosity. Her legacy is one of love, laughter, and heartfelt belief in the goodness of others.

The family she leaves behind to cherish her memory includes Timothy (Pam) Dillon, Patrick (Justine) Dillon, Michael (Lynn) Dillon, and Megan Dillon; son-in-law, John Reitman; grandchildren, Joseph and Matthew Dillon, Alex, James, and Thomas Dillon, Cameron and Patrick Dillon, and Lauren Reitman; sister-in-law, Janet Sager; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Joseph; daughter, Susan (Dillon) Reitman; brother, James Sager; and parents.

The family will be forever grateful to our mother's two amazing and angelic caregivers, Sheila McKinstry and Janice Miller. They devoted the last two years loving and caring for our mother. We are also grateful to the kind and loving Eucharistic Ministers, Beth, Karon, and Grace, who faithfully visited our mom every week.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Nancy J. Dillon, a strong and caring woman who leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family, friends, and the entire community. She will be profoundly missed.

Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Ave., Findlay, Ohio, 45840, and 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, until the time of Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Rd., Findlay. Burial will follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Findlay.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Patient Services, 1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 120, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, or St. Michael The Archangel School Foundation, 750 Bright Rd., Findlay.

Online condolences may be shared with the family via kirkpatrickbehnke.com.