Lewis Klingler Dille

BURLEY – Lewis Klingler Dille, a 95-year-old, longtime resident of Burley, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at his home.

Lewis was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on July 24, 1922, to George Hilbert and Rosina Klingler Dille. He graduated from Wendell High School and received accounting training in Weiser, Idaho. He served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Northwestern States Mission.

He married his sweetheart, Edith Irene Davis, on Jan. 4, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. Lewis lived in Burley since 1951 and worked for the Union Seed Company. He was active in Boy Scouts and was awarded the Silver Beaver. Always active in his church, Lewis and Edith served two full-time missions in Australia and Singapore. Dad had a contagious smile and always treated others with love and respect.

Lewis is survived by his children, Larry D. (Sandra) Dille of Tremonton, Utah, Neil D. (Brenda) Dille of Burley, LuRene Dille of Chanhassen, Minnesota, and Ronald D. (Karen) Dille of Riverdale, Utah; 21 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Vivian Bray of Twin Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Edith; two sons, Daryl D. Dille and Lynn D. Dille; and eight siblings.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley West Stake Center, 2420 Parke Ave., with Bishop Kerry McMurray officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Saturday, preceding the service at the church.