Jerry Dean Dyck
Obituary
NEWTON — Jerry Dean Dyck passed away on Monday (May 28,
2012), surrounded by his family. He was
born on Feb. 7, 1946, in Peabody to Agnes Rempel and John Dyck. Jerry attended
school at Cedar Point for two years. His family moved to Newton, and Jerry
graduated from Newton High School in 1964. He served in the Army National Guard
and was honorably discharged in 1969. On Aug. 17, 1977, Jerry married Pamela
Christianson in Kechi.
Jerry worked for the State of Kansas Highway Department and
Flatwork Inc. before going into the concrete business and being self-employed
for several years. In 1989, Jerry went to work for Martin K. Eby and worked
there for 20 years.
Jerry was an avid collector of sports cards and memorabilia.
He enjoyed reading, watching sports, fishing and tending his garden. Jerry also
loved spending time with his family and pets.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Pam Dyck; stepdaughter, Tammy
and Sean Nibert of Trenton, Fla.; stepsons, Tracy and Debbie Christianson, and
Steve and Samantha Christianson of Newton; grandchildren, Nicolette Hall of
Emmeryville, Calif., Brandon Hall of Trenton, Fla., Andrew Christianson of
McPherson, Chelsea Paxson of Lawrence, and Matthew Christianson, Marissa
Christianson, Justine Christianson, Joshua Christianson, Jayden Christianson,
Gabriel Christianson, Daniel Christianson and Jordan Christianson of Newton;
five great-grandchildren; brother, Harold and Neva Dyck of Newton; sister,
Betty Jantz of Newton; sister, Joann Youngblood of Arvada, Colo.; and nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Jerry was proceeded in death by his mother and father; a
brother, Earl; a granddaughter, Jade; and a nephew, Gary.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday (May 31, 2012)
at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with the family receiving friends from 6:30
to 8 p.m.
Graveside committal service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday (June
1, 2012) at Greenwood Cemetery, with Pastor Doug Ingmire presiding.
Memorials are suggested to Cancer Center of Kansas, in care
of Petersen Funeral Home.
