David K. Dill (July 7, 1955 – August 8, 2015) was an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he represented District 3A in northeastern Minnesota. He was also a consultant, a commercial pilot and an aircraft and power plant mechanic.[2]
David Dill | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 3A district 6A (2003–2013) | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – August 8, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | Rob Ecklund |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1955 Indianapolis, Indiana[1] |
| Died | August 8, 2015 (aged 60) Armstrong, Thunder Bay District, Ontario |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Tucky |
| Children | Drake |
| Residence | Crane Lake, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
| Profession | Commercial pilot, aircraft mechanic, legislator |
Early life and career
editDill graduated from Southport High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, then attended Indiana University Bloomington.[2] He served as city administrator for Orr, Minnesota for 11 years prior to being elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
editDill was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2002 and re-elected every two years until his death in 2015. He served as chairman of the Iron Range Legislative Delegation during the 2005–2006 biennium.[4]
Personal life
editDuring the summer months, Dill spent time in northwestern Ontario tending to his business, Thunderhook Fly-Ins.[5]
Dill was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in his early 20s. He later acknowledged that he did not look after his health, allowing his weight to surpass 300 pounds.[6] In 2008, Dill underwent gastric bypass surgery, losing more than 150 pounds.[1] As a result of diabetic nephropathy, Dill eventually had only 15% renal function and needed to go on dialysis or have a kidney transplant. He was hoping for a transplant from his sister. Dill announced that he nevertheless intended to run for re-election.[7] On October 12, 2010, he received a kidney transplant at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. The transplant was successful.[8] He later had a pacemaker installed to treat an irregular heartbeat.[6]
Death
editDill was hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in mid-July 2015 to undergo chemotherapy.[6] He died on August 8, 2015, of cancer at the age of 60 at Camp Thunderhook in Armstrong, Ontario.[3][9]
A funeral service was held on August 15 at the Backus Community Center in International Falls, Minnesota.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b Myers, John. "State Rep. Dave Dill hospitalized". Duluth News Tribune. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ a b "Dill, David". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- ^ a b Walsh, Paul (August 9, 2015). "NE Minnesota Rep. David Dill, championed outdoors, dies from cancer". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "David Dill Named to Head Iron Range Delegation at the Capitol". January 19, 2005. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "About Us". Thunderhook Fly-Ins. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
- ^ a b c Klein, Tom (July 30, 2015). "State Rep. David Dill battles cancer". Timberjay. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ Tellijohn, Andrew (February 17, 2010). "Rep. Dill's kidney transplant needs not imminent". Detroit Lakes Online. Forum Communications. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ Bierschbach, Briana (October 14, 2010). "Rep. Dill recovering from kidney transplant". Politics in Minnesota. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ Beager, Laurel (August 11, 2015). "Dill made a difference, say many". International Falls Journal. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ^ Hanna, Bill (August 15, 2015). "Dill honored as larger than life 'every man'". Mesabi Daily News. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
External links
edit- David K. Dill at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. David Dill official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Vote Smart – Rep. David Dill Profile