Obituary of Wayne Allen Dilling

Dilling, Wayne Allen age 49, of Minnetonka died Friday, July 10, 2015, after a brief battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Albert Lea, MN. After graduating from Albert Lea High School, he attended the University of Minne-sota, earning his degree in electrical engineering. Wayne had 25 years experience in the power systems industry, having worked for Freeborn-Mower Electrical Cooperative, HDR Engineering, and NRG Energy. Ten years ago he joined Mortenson Construction as a Sr. Design Phase Manager Electrical. He focused on the electrical aspects of renewable energy projects, including wind and solar projects across the country. In 2013, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) awarded Wayne the Outstanding Engineer of the year award. Wayne was an active member of IEEE and presented at many of their conferences. In 2003 Wayne married Carol E. McKnight. They shared a love of travel, and Wayne had visited at least 22 countries. He also liked fishing with family and friends, working in his yard, and attending WILD hockey games. Wayne was preceded in death by his grandparents Eldred and Lucille Urbatch and John and Helen Dilling. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his parents Leland and Sharon Dilling; his brother Todd (Kim) Dilling; his in-laws William and Susan McKnight, and nephews Nathanial and Zachary Dilling, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July15 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 115 N. Washington Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Wayne asked that any memorials be sent to one of 3 organizations: 1.Animal Humane Society 845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422 2. Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202 3. Albert Lea Youth Hockey Program, P.O. Box 662, Albert Lea, MN 56007