Byron Henry Dyer
January 03, 1930 - February 04, 2015
Obituary
Dyer, Byron
MADISON–Byron Dyer, age 85, passed away suddenly of a heart attack, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. He was born on Jan. 3, 1930, in rural Blue River, the son of Ray and Cora (Dalton) Dyer. Byron graduated from Blue River High School in 1948. He enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict from 1948 until 1952 in Okinawa, Japan. Byron married Joyce Lucas on July 11, 1953, at the First Presbyterian Church in Highland. He enjoyed woodworking and country music. Byron and Joyce also enjoyed traveling; taking many trips to Branson, Mo., and three trips to Hawaii, visiting all four islands. He retired from the State of Wisconsin in 1995. Byron is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce; son, Mark (Barb) of Monona; daughter, Marla (Paul) Helstrom of Redding, Calif.; three grandchildren; sisters, Martha Zintz, Arlene (Larry) Turnipseed, and Louella Zintz; and brothers, LaVone (Alice) Dyer and Bernard Dyer. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dean in 1993; sister, Dorrine Miller; and brothers, Milford and Melvin. Funeral Services will be held at LAKEVIEW MORAVIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, 3665 Tulane Avenue, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. Burial will be held at Highland Public Cemetery, Highland, Wis. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorial donations may be made to Lakeview Moravian Community Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Events
Visitation
Tue Feb 10, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Lakeview Moravian Community Church (Madison) • 3565 Tulane Ave, Madison, WI 53714
Service
Tue Feb 10, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Lakeview Moravian Community Church (Madison) • 3565 Tulane Ave, Madison, WI 53714
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Marjean kraemer
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We are so sorry for the loss of a good man, husband and father. With so few family left., each one passing is a bit more painful. Our sympathy to the your family.
JM
Jan McMullen
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My Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your husband , father, and grandfather, I grew up in the Moravian Church and will remember him as being very active in the church barbecues and bake sales that we had. He was a good man full of grace and he loved the Lord. He would do anything for anyone. My prayers are with you in this time of loss for strength to get through this difficult time. I was a friend of Marla's and moved away to El Paso Texas after getting married. Again my deepest sympathy,
Jan (Hanson) McMullen
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Becky Steinke
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I Am Always With You
When I am gone, release me, let me go.I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears,But be thankful we had so many good years.
I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you've given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you have shown,But now it is time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust
That it is only for a while that we must part So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away for life goes on. And if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear And then, when you come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home".
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When I think of Byron I always smile, He will always hold a special space in my heart. Joyce and Byron were great family friends to my Mother and me while I grew up in Madison. Byron always shared his wisdom and great stories. I will carry and cherish these memories always,
Becky (McDonald) Steinke
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Teresa Loken
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Our warmest thoughts are with you all. I have the fondest memeories of Uncle Byron from childhood as well as the cherished visits as adults while traveling to WI. We enjoyed his many stories through the years. My deepest love goes out to Aunt Joyce and the family today. Teresa Lucas Loken and Family.
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Wally Dyer
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Sorry for your loss!
GS
Gretchen Savina
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My deepest condolences to the Dyer family.
Gretchen