Lowell Dybevik

Dybevik, Lowell J. "Mort" SUN PRAIRIE - Lowell J. "Mort" Dybevik, age 75, of Sun Prairie, passed away due to complications from heart surgery on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 29, 1930, the son of Bud and Elizabeth (Skow) Dybevik. He grew up on the eastside of Madison and graduated in 1948 from East high school. Mort was in the Marines for four years and served in the Korean War at the Chosen Reservoir in 1950. When he came back, he married the love of his life of 55 years, LaRaine Williams. Together, they raised two children, Nancee and Mike. Mort owned a construction business and built their first home on Droster Rd. where the family grew up. Mort and LaRaine then bought "McFarland Liquors" which they owned for 17 years. Mort was loved by all who knew him. Whether it was talking business, fishing, hunting, or just listening, Mort was there for everyone. He was one of McFarlands finest. Mort and LaRaine then bought a lake home on Jordan Drive in McFarland where they resided for 30 years. Mort enjoyed talking, fishing, hunting and story telling with all of his neighbors and loved gardening and people in general! He was a charter member of VFW 7591. They sold the liquor store and retired, but he couldnt be without doing something! He then worked part-time for the DNR, where he worked on the Glacial Drumlin bike trail. Mort is survived by his wife of 55 years, LaRaine; his daughter, Nancee Siebert of Sun Prairie; his son, Michael (Sherie) Dybevik of Sun Prairie; three granddaughters, Dani (Jeff) Siebert-Allen of Minn., Dawn Siebert, and Nicole Dybevik; and grandson, Ryan Dybevik; two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Paige Allen; and many other nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and his brother, Ken. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at 1 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison. The Rev. John Helt will be presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Military Honors will follow the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established by the family in Morts name at Lake Edge United Church of Christ. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Dybevik family. Mort will be remembered by his family for living life to its fullest and being the greatest husband, dad, and grandpa. We love You! The family wishes to send a heartfelt thanks to Dr. John Snider, the 5th floor cardiac nurses and staff, and the nurses at the Surgical Intensive Care Unit 5. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com