
Raymond L. Dillinger, age 83, of Jenison, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was providing for and caring for his family. Always putting others before himself, he lived a life of generosity, dedication, and love. Family was at the center of everything he did. He cherished traveling together, exploring destinations across the country, and especially looked forward to their cherished tradition of vacationing during the first week of July. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Dillinger; and sister-in-law, Ann Marie Dillinger. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Carole Dillinger; children, Randall Dillinger, Sandra Dillinger, Raymond T. Dillinger, CoriLynn Dillinger; granddaughter, Chelsea and Jonathan Webster; brother, Fred Dillinger; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nancy Charles, Robert and Juanita Cowles, Diane and Bruce Harris; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 15, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Bruce Wilson officiating. The burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Thursday, August 14, from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.