Dyck, John J. (1891-1964)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1964 Mar 12 p. 5

Birth date: 1890 Sep 29

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• John J. Dyck, 73, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning while loading hogs at his farm east of Buhler. His body was discovered by his wife a short time after the fatal attack. He had been under treatment for a heart ailment. A lifelong resident of the Buhler community, he was a member of the Hoffnungsau church. Surviving in addition to his wife, the former Mary Ratzlaff, are one son, one daughter, and a number of brothers and sisters.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1964 May 14 p. 8

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JOHN J. DYCK

John J., son of John and Katherine Ratzlaff Dyck, was born Sept. 29, 1890, east of Buhler in Harvey County, Kan. He was baptized and received into membership in the Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church on June 6, 1909, by Elder Abraham Ratzlaff. He remained a faithful member in this church until his death.

He attended the Alta Grade School and then went to the Hoffnungsau Preparatory School for two years. He was married to Mary Dirks on Nov. 4, 1914. This union was blessed with three children, Verna Ruth, John Richard, and Anna Marie. Verna Ruth preceded him in death, passing away in 1942.

He reflected his deep faith and conviction in many ways. He served as a Sunday school teacher almost constantly since his youth. On Aug. 29, 1943, he was ordained a deacon in the Hoffnungsau Church and he served faithfully in this office for 19 years. Church work was foremost in his life.

The family farm six and a half miles east of Buhler was his home for his entire life. He was born there, lived there, and there is where he died, doing the farm work which he enjoyed. He was a kind and devoted husband and father, and would look forward eagerly to visits with his children and grandchildren.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Mary, his son John Richard and wife Betty of Canton, Kan.; his daughter Anna Marie Webb and husband Melvin of Moscow, Kan., and four grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother P. J. Dyck, two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Nikkel of Buhler and Mrs. Anna Nachtigal of Denver, Colo.; step-brothers J. F. Schmidt and C. J. Schmidt, and step-sisters Mrs. Lena Voth, Mrs. Marie Ediger, and Mrs. Margaret Dyck, all of Buhler, and Mrs. Anna Flaming, Las Cruces, N. M.

The Mennonite obituary: 1964 Mar 31 p. 223