Orland was born in Pendroy, Montana on September 30, 1929 to the late Jacob and Magdalena (Toren) Van Dyk. After relocating to New Jersey, Orland lived in Paulinskill Lake for 62 years.
Orland was a farmer and also owned a contracting business with his son Ron for many years, retiring in the late 1990s to take care of his beloved wife, Irene. In his spare time, he enjoyed growing flowers, house plants, and working in his yard. Orland loved country music, watching car racing, and animal shows. He especially loved telling stories of the rugged life he led growing up on a farm in Montana. He and his wife, Irene, treasured their many road trips with Bob and Doretta.
Orland leaves fond memories to his son Geary Van Dyk and his wife Robin of Paulinskill Lake, grandson Tyler of Paulinskill Lake, brother Donald of Denville, daughter-in-law Jean of Paulinskill Lake, Niece Deborah of Andover, and nephews Robert of Newton, Thomas Jacob of Fredon, Mike of Huntersville NC, Mark of Bangor PA, and Warren of Lake Hopatcong.
Orland is predeceased by his beloved wife Irene (McNeel) Van Dyk who passed in 2010, his son Ronald Van Dyk (2018), his brothers Arnold Van Dyk (1989) and Robert Van Dyk (2007), his nieces Holly Lemoine (2007) and Ellen Kafka (2021), his nephew Phillip Van Dyk (2022), and his step-grandfather Russell Williams (1997).
The family would like to thank the Stillwater Rescue Squad and the NJ State Police for their help and compassion during their time of need.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1 p.m. at The Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, Lafayette, NJ 07848
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Stillwater Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad, 964 Stillwater Road, Newton, NJ 07860.
