Terry Lee "Pete" Dilling

Terry L. Dilling

August 2, 1943 ~ January 1, 2024

Terry L. “Pete” Dilling, 80, Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord, Monday evening, January 1, 2024, unexpectedly at his home.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Roy N. “Pete” and Florence A. (Loose) Dilling. On October 24, 1965, he married Aldelheid “Heidi” Miosga at Memorial Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg.

Surviving along with his wife, “Heidi,” of Germany, are a daughter, Connie S. Kreuzer (Franz), of Wolfratshausen, Germany; a step-son, Klaus Miosga, of Munich, Germany; two grandchildren: Sabrina Kracylo and Niklas Kreuzer of Germany; four siblings: Sandra M. Weyandt, Dennis P. “Denny” Dilling, Craig L. Dilling (Linda) all of Martinsburg, and Brenda L. Hyle (John) of Hollidaysburg; niece, Kitrina A. Ayers and her husband Gary “Doc” whom he was very close with, along with great nieces, Gina, Katie, and Stacy; and many other nieces, nephews and friends as well.

Terry attended Central High School before entering into the U.S. Army. After serving in the U.S. Army, he went on to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. Terry was employed by Leidy’s Electric and had previously worked in other states as an electronic engineer.

He loved spending time with family, reading books, especially his Bible, and riding his bike or walking through Martinsburg. Terry was an avid nature lover, who enjoyed hunting and walking through the woods and mountains. He also enjoyed many hours of good conversation with his late uncles, Frank Dilling and John Loose.  Terry will be greatly missed for his kindness, honesty, and wisdom he shared with all who knew him.

Friends will be received from 2 pm to 4 pm, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, where a memorial service will begin at 4 pm, Rev. Jerry McCuller Jr. officiating, with military honors to follow. Inurnment will be held at Fairview Cemetery at a later date.

Family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Terry be given to a charity of your choice.