He was a brother to Arthur, Barney, and Elena (Showalter). He married his wonderful wife, Sarah Esther (Toews) Dyck, on April 10, 1949. They went on to have 4 children: Earl, Roy, May and Jan. He was a grandfather (aka “Papa”) to 11 and a Great grandfather to 6. He had a strong faith in Jesus and a love for people. He was a truck driver. He was also an assemblyman for Kimray, Inc. from which he retired after many years. He enjoyed being outdoors, farming, gardening, and camping with his family. He left this Earth to be with Jesus, at the age of 91, on Saturday September 29, 2018 in Edmond, Oklahoma.
The viewing will be at Baggerley Funeral Home, 930 S. Broadway Edmond, Oklahoma on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 9:00 am -11:00 am. His services will be at Baggerley Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 11:00 am. His graveside service will be in Corn, Oklahoma that afternoon at 3:30pm.
He will be remembered most for the legacy that he left of being a man of God and a leader who loved in his actions. He loved well and was well loved.