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Name: Wayne Dykeman, 87

Died: Monday, April 12, 2010, in Lincoln

He was born on May 22, 1922 to Clair and Daisy (Brady) Dykeman. In the early 1950's he met Leona Esther Bloom while attending the Fremont Alliance Church, then located at 8th and C St. They were married on Leona's birthday, July 21st, 1953. His working career was spent at George A. Hormel in Fremont, where he worked as Storekeeper for over 30 years, retiring in 1984.
He was very active in the church, serving as choir director for many years, singing in a men's quartet, and lending his talent as an electrician and working on the sound system.
Following the death of his dear wife in 2004, he moved to Lincoln and lived with his daughter, Julie, her husband, Dave Schmitt and their two children. Wayne particularly enjoyed being an active part of his grandchildren, Matt and Rachel's daily lives.

In his later years he also enjoyed taking vacations to Aurora, Colorado to visit his youngest daughter, Jane and her husband Mark Blue.
He is survived by, and will be deeply missed by his daughters; sons in law; grandchildren; sister, Wynona and brother, Paul.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jerry and Donald; and his wife, Leona. The family would like to thank The Monarch Hospice for their compassionate care and support.
Funeral services will be held on Friday (4/16), 2:00 p.m. at the Fremont Alliance Church, 1615 North Lincoln Avenue in Fremont. Memorial contributions may be made to Campus Crusade for Christ - Brady Hartman Mission Fund or The Monarch.. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be on Thursday 2pm to 8pm with the family present from 6 to 8 pm. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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