Robert E. Dykema's Obituary
Mr. Robert E. Dykema, age 65, died November 4, 2011, in Muskegon. He was born September 7, 1946 in Muskegon to Cornelius and Edna (Tanis) Dykema. Bob was a U.S. Air Force veteran; and had been a Systems Analyst in California for 25 years prior to moving back to the Muskegon area 17 years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Marva Wolffis and brother, Charles Dykema. SURVIVORS include his sister, Ruth (James) Dagen of North Muskegon; 2 brothers, William (Rachel) Dykema of Columbia, SC and Stanley Dykema of Holton; sister-in-law, Janet Dykema of Holton and brother-in-law, Dennis Wolffis of Muskegon; and by several nieces and nephews. Bob loved animals, football and home cooked food. At his request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.,737 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231-726-5210).
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