Lanny Ray Tillman, 65, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children at 1:02 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On January 21, 1958, Lanny was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Robert and Sue Halterman Tillman. Lanny attended Akron High School with the Class of 1975. He married the love of his life, Nancy Roe on May 14, 1976. Though this relationship was not permanent, they did have eight children together during their 25-year marriage and remained lifelong friends.

With a strong work ethic, Lanny had various jobs throughout his life. He was a semi-truck driver for many years, owned a trash route and worked for several different factories until he became disabled.

Lanny had quite a sense of humor. He loved to laugh and crack jokes. He enjoyed listening to music, playing cards and watching Netflix. Taking care of his flowers and shopping for yard decorations was also a hobby.  As an avid sports fan, his heart and love were for the Minnesota Vikings. He was a diehard fan and enjoyed collecting their memorabilia. Grandpa cherished the time with his grandchildren and family.

Left to cherish the memories of Lanny are four daughters: Lori Tillman of South Bend, Mindy Tillman (Steven Kovatch) of South Bend, Marcy Tillman  (Jess Sampson)  of Rochester, Melissa Tillman (Dave Kale) of Rochester; three sons: Lanny Tillman Jr, Eric Tillman, Bobby Tillman all of Rochester; life friend Nancy Tillman Hart; seventeen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; father Robert and Delores Tillman of Royal Center; two sisters: Janet Wright of Claypool,  Cheryl Burkett of Rochester; two brothers: Larry Tillman, Craig Tillman both of Fort Wayne; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Lanny in death are his mother Sue Tillman, daughter Lisa Tillman, brother Bruce Tillman and four nephews.

A celebration of the life of Lanny R. Tillman will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.