Philip Anthony “Tony” Dittmer

August 4, 1954 - September 11, 2021

Philip Anthony (Tony) Dittmer, 67, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Tony was a Seymour native and long-time educator/technology director at Brownstown Central Community Schools where he also coached several sports including boys and girls tennis, before his retirement in 2018.
He was born August 4, 1954, in Seymour to J. Avery and Melba (Ahlbrand) Dittmer. His parents were both educators in the Seymour school system, and it was natural that Tony followed that profession when he enrolled at Indiana State University. While at Indiana State, Tony was a member of the ISU men’s tennis team and played both singles and doubles for legendary Sycamore coach Duane Klueh. This followed his career at Seymour High School, where he was a 4-year letter-winner and was named the team’s MVP after winning the IHSAA sectional singles title during his senior year in 1971-72.
In the History of Seymour High School Sports, it was noted “The Dittmer Family name was synonymous with tennis in Seymour” as Tony followed in the footsteps of his father and brothers in playing the sport. Later, he proudly watched his sons, Matt and Scott, continue that legacy when they attended Seymour High School and played tennis. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Tony always enjoyed “going to the boat,” which meant making a trip to a casino to play video poker and wishing the slot machine to “be good to me one time!” which it was on more than one occasion.
He also liked to talk sports with friends (especially his favorite team, the Chicago Bears, and his favorite player, Larry Bird), play Fantasy Football, and travel to Greenwood to watch his grandsons, Noah and Cash, play youth sports.
He is survived by two sons, Matthew (Katie) of Greenwood, IN and Scott (Michelle) of Cape Coral, FL; two grandsons, Noah and Cash Dittmer; two brothers, John (Ellen) Dittmer of Greencastle, IN and Randy “Dude” Dittmer of Seymour; two sisters, Patty Cress of Charlestown, IN and Polly Berent of Seymour, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stan Dittmer; and brother-in-law, Hugh Cress.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tony’s name may be gifted to an organization of the donor’s choosing.

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Do you happen to know Tony's cause of death? I was a roommate of Tony's at ISU.

So sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. I remember we went to a Reds game in the summer of 1971 with our dads and Dude. We rode in the back of someone’s station wagon, surrounded by plenty of snacks. After the game we were all in agreement that a newly acquired Red was going to be a star and now was one of our favorite players. Tony proclaimed the snacks we were devouring on the way home were to be known as “George Foster Cookies!” We always remembered that when we saw each other. Condolences to Dude and all the family.

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Sending Love & Prayers to the Dittmer Family. So sorry for your loss. Tony was a Great Guy. GOD BLESS!!

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I was in SSHS Class of 1970 and I'm still close friends with brother Randy. 50 years ago Tony was always Dude's off-the-wall little brother. Always had a smile on his face, white tennis shorts on his behind, and mouth hardwired straight to his brain. If Tony thought it, you heard it. Maybe several times. I didn't have much exposure to Tony after we became adults but his picture on this webpage tells me everything I missed. He looked so much like his dad, J. Avery, but probably with a verbal delivery rate 100 words per minute faster than his old man. Jackson County is certainly less colorful today because of Tony's passing, though "colorful" is too timid a term for such a raconteur. Condolences to John, Polly, Patty, Dude, and T's kids. Jim Olson Indianapolis, IN

I am saddened by Tony's death. He was a good and lively friend.

I taught with Tony for 25 years and there was never a dull moment. I remember him walking down the 6th grade hallway and yelling “hot coffee” so the kids would get out of his way. Tony made it possible for my classroom to be the first to get a set of chrome books which I was so grateful for. I considered him a dear friend.

So sorry to hear about Tony’s passing. We went to school together. I would watch Tony on the Tennis courts being that our home at the time faced them. Tony was a very nice person. Sending prayers and hugs to the family Diane Zumhingst-Scott

So sorry to hear. He was a very nice person, just like his mother and dad

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Mr. Dittmer was my six grade teacher at BCMS. He was also my high school tennis coach. I had and still have so much respect for him! I was a multi-sport athlete, but I can honestly say that Tony Dittmer was one of the best coaches I had in any sport!! Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers for your entire family!! Respectfully, John K. Johnson, Class of 1986

John, Polly, Patty, Dude, Matt & Scott: I lost a dear friend this past weekend and I will miss him. We always shared a good laugh when together and he was always there for me when I needed him - about computers or when I needed to be driven somewhere, a dependable friend. We made several trips to Vegas with Jim & Jana Plump and he was my "roomie". Oh how he did love Vegas and the casino boats in Indiana. He was a 7 Diamond member and we always ate well and free. The four of us always shared a dinner " at the boat" to celebrate our birthdays on one night. Sadly due to COVID we did not do that the last two years, the night was missed by all. He was a good man, RIP my friend.

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