David K. Dill
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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.[1]
Early life and career
Dill graduated from Southport High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, then attended Indiana University Bloomington.[1] He served as city administrator for Orr, Minnesota for 11 years prior to being elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.[2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Dill 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.[3]
Personal life
During the summer months, Dill spent time in northwestern Ontario tending to his business, Thunderhook Fly-Ins.[4]
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.[5] In 2008, Dill underwent gastric bypass surgery, losing more than 150 pounds.[6] 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.[5]
Death
Dill was hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in mid-July 2015 to undergo chemotherapy.[5] He died on August 8, 2015, of cancer at the age of 60 at Camp Thunderhook in Armstrong, Ontario.[2][9]
A funeral service was held on August 15 at the Backus Community Center in International Falls, Minnesota.[10]
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External links
- Rep. David Dill official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Vote Smart – Rep. David Dill Profile
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- 1955 births
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- Politicians from Indianapolis
- People from St. Louis County, Minnesota
- Indiana University Bloomington alumni
- Democratic Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Kidney transplant recipients
- Deaths from cancer in Ontario
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