Dale Dyer
January 21, 2014
Dale Dyer, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
Dale was born July 1, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Medaline (Thompson) Dyer. He graduated from East High School, class of ’58, and was employed by the Des Moines Register as an independent contractor. Dale enjoyed supporting his grandson, Ryan in all his activities. He liked fishing, gambling, and watching old westerns.
Dale is survived by his wife, Janet; daughters, Juli Dyer and Robin (Ed) Hilding; grandson, Ryan Hilding; brothers, Dick (Wilma), Ralph (Bert), Charlie (Pat), and Ted (Joann) Dyer; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ed Dyer; sister, Barbara Hasting; and first wife and mother of his children, Shirley Anton Dyer.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to EHS Class of ’58 Scholarship Fund or Easton Place United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Julie Richeson Hove
01/25/2014
Juli, so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jane Messenger
01/25/2014
Robin and Juli, sending you my hugs and prayers for the loss of your dad. We had a lot of fun times growing up and all hanging out together. Take Care.
Kelly & Greg LeMonds
01/25/2014
Robin and Juli, may you be comforted with knowing your dad is resting peacefully now. Keep his spirit alive for Ryan. We send our condolences. What a funny, loving spirit he was. May God bless you, Greg and Kelly.
Bertella McKeehan
01/25/2014
Janet and family thoughts and prayers for you all in the loss of your loved one. I worked with him at the Register.
Sherry Larson-Easter EHS '58
01/24/2014
My sincere sympathy to the family of a good guy...
Mary & Narm Reeves
01/24/2014
Janet, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. In addition to East, we remember him as being our son's paper manager, we gave him a fire extinguisher when a field was on fire, and appreciate his work on reunions. Of course your visits to Berdena.
Barbara Maier
01/24/2014
Deepest sympathy for Janet and family on Dale's passing. He was a nice neighbor, always stopping the car to chat when I was out walking my dog. His friendly demeanor will be missed.
Kristen Van Ryswyk
01/24/2014
Dear Juli and family:
My heartfelt condolences to you all, my prayers are with you.
Kristen
Robert D. Meek, EHS 58
01/24/2014
As an EHS classmate, I send my sympathy to Dale's entire family.
Alan & Debra Johnson
01/24/2014
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Debbie Short
01/23/2014
My sincere sympathy to you and you're family I will keep you in my prayer's
Deanna (Rounds) Wilson
01/23/2014
Dear Janet, Dale was such a believer in EHS! So sorry to hear of his passing.
Your friend, Deanna
Lori Dawson-Weeks
01/23/2014
Robin, Julie and family ~ So sorry to hear that Dale has passed away. I have a lot of fond memories of him and hanging out at your house! He was a great guy and loved his family. Take care. Lori
Mary West
01/23/2014
Dear Jenny and family
I was so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. I will miss seeing him drive around the neighbor. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
sharon reid & family
01/23/2014
Dear Robin & Julie
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing...He was always fun to be around...Our thoughts & prayers are with you today and always...He loved his girls so Much