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Elmer Adrian Dykstra

Birth	:	12 Mar 1929 South Dakota, USA
Death	:	20 Sep 2013 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	First Reformed Cemetery, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2399500, -95.2889000
Description	:	Elmer Dykstra passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer. Elmer Adrian Dykstra, the son of Adrian "Ed" and Dorothy Dykstra, was born March 12, 1929 in Dalton, South Dakota. They moved to a farm northwest of Everly in 1934, where he received his education at Waterford Country School and graduated from Everly High School in 1946. His devotion to the Everly Cattlefeeder sports teams spanned several decades; he was a dedicated, loyal and vocal fan. Elmer married Gloria Snyder on October 1, 1950 in Hartley. He entered the military and served with the U.S Army in... Read More	Elmer Dykstra passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer. Elmer Adrian Dykstra, the son of Adrian "Ed" and Dorothy Dykstra, was born March 12, 1929 in Dalton, South Dakota. They moved to a farm northwest of Everly in 1934, where he received his education at Waterford Country School and graduated from Everly High School in 1946. His devotion to the Everly Cattlefeeder sports teams spanned several decades; he was a dedicated, loyal and vocal fan. Elmer married Gloria Snyder on October 1, 1950 in Hartley. He entered the military and served with the U.S Army in the supply depot in Baumholder, Germany from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1953. Elmer and Gloria returned to farm near Everly, where they enjoyed many years raising their family. They retired to Spencer in 1993, living in the house they built on the Municipal Golf Course, giving Elmer the opportunity to pursue his favorite pastime. He especially enoyed his time on the links with his granddaughter, Rachel. He was a longtime active member of the First Reformed Church in Everly until moving to Spencer and joining Hope Reformed Church. He was a 4-H leader for many years; was a dedicated memner of the Lions Club and the Spencer Y Mens. He was a lifelong cattle feeder and founding member of the Clay County Cattlemen. He also served as a board member for the Osceola Rural water Board, the Minnesota Soybean Processors, and Fostoria Cooperative Elevator.

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Elmer Adrian Dykstra's memorial is located at: First Reformed Cemetery, Clay County, USA.
When did Elmer Adrian Dykstra death?
Elmer Adrian Dykstra death on 20 Sep 2013 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2399500
Longitude: -95.2889000

Family Members:

Parent

Adrian Michael “Ed” Dykstra

(1902 - 1990)

Dorothy Louise Dykstra Dykstra

(1902 - 1986)

Spouse

Gloria Ann Snyder Dykstra

(1932 - 2017)

Siblings

Vernon Bernard Dykstra

(1930 - 2014)

Lester William Dykstra

(1933 - 2008)

Children

Rebecca Diane Dykstra

(unknow - 1951)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. First Reformed Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

2. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

3. Evergreen Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

4. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

5. Lone Tree Cemetery
Everly, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1411018, -95.3347015

6. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

7. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

8. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

9. Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1441994, -95.1671982

10. North Lawn Cemetery
Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1600000, -95.1470000

11. Harrison Cemetery
May City, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.4477997

12. Dewey Readmore Books Memorial
Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1403999, -95.1443024

13. Mennonite Cemetery
Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3278008, -95.4531021

14. Pleasant View Cemetery
Hartley, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1719017, -95.4756012

15. Fairview Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

16. Gardner Family Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

17. Pioneer Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

18. Okoboji Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3649406, -95.1303558

19. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0683000, -95.2350000

20. TriMello Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0682983, -95.3728027

21. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000

22. Clay Center Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0410995, -95.3272018

23. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

24. Randolph Cemetery
Center Township, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1282500, -95.5257500