Dill died on February 7, 1917, in Prescott, where he was also buried.
After having previously served in the Mexican–American War, Dill joined what was later the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army following the start of the American Civil War.
[2] Later, he commanded the Union military post at Louisville, Kentucky, and was Provost Marshal of the Department of Kentucky of the Military Division of the Mississippi.
Dill served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican.
Other positions he held include Chairman of the Pierce County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors.