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Wayne Eugene "Gene" Dilger                  Send flowers

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Wayne Eugene Dilger, 86, known to family and friends as Gene, passed away at home in Athens, Alabama on November 4, 2026, under his wife's loving care. Gene was born on July 15, 1940 in Columbus, to the late Wayne and Christine O. (Matteson) Dilger. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David A. Dilger. Gene grew up in Richwood where he was leading scorer and captain on the Richwood Tigers basketball team. He went on to attend both Bowling Green State University and The Ohio State University, graduating with a degree in accounting, before enlisting as an airman in the United States Air Force. Gene embodied the entrepreneurial spirit, pursuing business start-ups and ventures across a variety of fields, including consulting, heating & air conditioning, wine making, real estate, tanning salons, plastics manufacturing, and asset recovery. An avid, lifelong tennis player, Gene was involved with The Cincinnati Tennis Club and The Denver Tennis Club. Outgoing and gregarious in nature, Gene found joy in fishing, crafting wine, playing card and table games, and caring for his beloved pet dogs. Gene’s lifetime of adventures took him across the country, residing in Ohio, North Carolina, California, and Colorado, before finally settling into retirement with his wife in Alabama.  He began his walk with Christ at the Richwood First Baptist Church and concluded his spiritual journey at the New Hope Baptist Church of Athens, Alabama. Gene is survived by his wife, Irina M. (Morozova) Dilger, his sister, Carolyn E. Dilger; his two sons from a prior marriage, Wayne Andrew (Shivani Johri) Dilger, and Matthew L. (Suzette Norgren) Dilger; and by his grandson Wayne Arjun Dilger. Graveside services at Price Cemetery are pending at this time. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Price Cemetery Florist Login

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