At 81 and a half years old, Jerry Jay Dillinger, left this world peacefully at home, with his daughter by his side, on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. He departed to reunite with his beloved wife and son, whom he missed dearly.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date to allow his families the time they need to grieve his absence, so we can all join together to celebrate his life with joy.

Born in Gillette, Jerry was raised in the ranching family of Bill and Ruby Dillinger. He spent his early years in the Rozet and Keyhole areas, surrounded by his parents, his brother Jake, and a lively circle of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Life wasn’t always easy — he hated the cold — but he took pride in the cattle he raised, even though he never returned to ranching. And if you asked him, he’d tel

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