Charles John Dykeman

Veteran

Charles J. Dykeman

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

10:30 Viewing

11-12:00 PM Service St Luke Catholic Church

1980 Hillsdale Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

1:30 PM Interment with full military honors Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 at the Committal Shelter 4801 near his Plot P1024

3:00 PM Reception Home of Steve and Beth Dykeman

10130 El Capitan Real Rd, El Cajon, Ca 92021

Dykeman, Charles J. “Chuck” of California, died August 12, 2019.

Chuck proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 28 years as an Engineering Duty Officer ultimately obtaining the rank of Captain. Along the way he achieved many service medals verifying his distinguished service including two tours in Vietnam and Commanding Officer of Brooklyn Naval shipyard from 1979 to 1983.

He had a second successful engineering career after the Navy leading various ship overhauls and directing the Contracts Department for a private shipbuilding and repair yard in San Diego. He was an avid sports fan, especially liking the Patriots and Red Sox. Chuck loved to travel and blessed his family with far reaching vacations over the years. He will be dearly missed by those who were lucky to know and love him.

Beloved husband of Carol (Soule) Dykeman of Hull and the late Marguerite (Johnson) Dykeman. Devoted father of Deirdre Lemire and her husband Michael of CA and Stephen Dykeman and his wife Beth of CA. Stepfather of John Muha and his wife Jackie, Stacey Fernandes and Christopher Muha and his wife Deann. Loving brother of Paul Dykeman and his wife Judy. Cherished Papa of 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 10:30-11 and service 11-12 at St Luke Catholic Church. Interment at 1:30 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Chuck may be made to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203.