Mike was born May 4, 1947 in Wuppertal, Germany to the late Musa Muharrem & Margaritta (Woffler) Dillon. He attended schools in New York. Mike served his country in the US Army from 1966–1969 & 1973–1977 serving two tours in Vietnam. He enjoyed music, his harmonica, fishing reading and poetry. Also enjoying his 25th Infantry reunion. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Janet, son Michael (Jamie), daughters Tanya (Michael) & Melissa (Chad), four grandchildren Tyler, Ashley, Makayla & Andrew, sister Senaf (Fred) and many beloved nieces and nephews.