Dennis Dykstra

Dennis Dykstra

Dennis Dykstra Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 3, 2019.
Dennis was born on March 17, 1942 and passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. He graduated from Cambria Union High School and Central College in Pella, Iowa. He taught briefly at Pardeeville High School before serving in the U.S. Army. A memorial service to celebrate Dennis's life will be held Sunday, September 8 at 4:00 P.M. at the First Reformed Church of Friesland, 107 E Winnebago St. Friends may visit with the family from 1:30 until the time of the service. Inurnment will take place at Friesland Cemetery. Memorial Gathering First Reformed Church of Friesland 107 E Winnebago St Friesland, Wisconsin First Reformed Church of Friesland Friesland, Wisconsin Memories of Dennis View Album. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Christian radio station WCNP FM at P.O. Box 43, Reedsburg, WI 53959.

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