James E. Diller Obituary (1929

James E. Diller, 90, of Chatsworth, IL passed away at 7:20 am on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Chatsworth United Methodist Church and from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am at the church. Burial will follow services at Chatsworth Cemetery where military rites will be accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to Chatsworth United Methodist Church or the Walter Clemons American Legion Post 613. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Chatsworth is handling arrangements for the family. He was born September 24, 1929 in Orrville, OH a son of Orlo and Norma (Biederman) Diller. He married Mildred "Millie" Katherine Fox on February 20, 1954 in Greenwood, VA. She passed on November 5, 2015. Jim is survived by their four children: James Earl "Jed" (Kelly) Diller, Timothy Fox Diller, Katie Cavanagh, and David (Kay) Diller all of Chatsworth, IL; his grandchildren: AJ (Fiance Tiffany) Diller, Alex (Megan) Diller, Megan Diller, and Carly Diller, Matt (Angie) Cavanagh, Kacie (Nathan) Hunter, Adam (Jordi) Cavanagh, Kristin (Justin) Miller, and Kari (Joel) King; eight great grandchildren and 4 more on the way this year. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, his wife, and one son-in-law: Dan Cavanagh. He was educated in Orville, OH graduating from high school there in 1947. He moved to Chatsworth when he bought a share of Diller Tile in 1947. Jim then served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War for 4 years from 1950-1954. While serving, he met Mildred in Richmond, VA while he was stationed in Norfolk, VA. After the service, he operated Diller Tile, retiring from there as President. Jim enjoyed parking cars at the Midway Park in Speedway, Indiana. He was a member of the Walter Clemons American Legion Post 613 and the Chatsworth United Methodist Church. Jim served on the first CAPS Board as one of the three original developers in 1969. He also was on the Chatsworth School Board. Jim absolutely loved to play poker and was a huge football and racing fan. Most of all, spending time with his grandkids meant everything to him. He will be missed and remembered as an amazing dad, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend.