Age 92,
Died August 26th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his beautiful wife Lily who passed away in 2008 after 53 years of marriage. John was born May 11th, 1929, in Liverpool, England. In his early life, John served in the British Army from 1947 – 1949 in post-World War II Germany.
John & his wife Lily emigrated to the United States in 1967 with their young family becoming US citizens. John was a Plumber by trade and a proud lifetime member of Plumbers Local 15 where he worked throughout the Twin City area on many projects. This included the IDS 
Center, Hennepin County Medical Center, and Abbott Northwestern Hospital. John’s favorite joy was his family, being a master handyman, having a great sense of humor, British Comedy, and his support for the Liverpool Football Club. He and his wife Lily loved to travel including visiting family and friends in England and many other areas of the world.
Preceded in death by parents, William and Ellen Dillon; siblings, Phillip, Joan, Eileen, and James; great grandson, Michael. Survived by daughter, Susan (David); son, John (Lori); grandchildren, JohnPaul (Devin) & Amanda; great grandchildren, Jonathan & Joshua; sister-in-law, Barbara Dillon of Liverpool, England; nephews, Phillip & Graham; also many nieces and nephews in Liverpool, England, good neighbors, and dear friends from Aspen Ridge in Inver Grove Heights.
We would like to thank Hospice of the Midwest for their compassion and care in supporting John and his family on his journey over the past few months.
Visitation at 10am Wednesday, September 29th prior to the service at 11am; ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Roberts Funeral & Cremation Chapel Inver Grove Heights 651-455-2035.