Obituary

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 - 2 P.M. IN THE CHAPEL AT THE FORT WAYNE CATHOLIC CEMETERY

Calling: Friday, November 8, 2013 - 3 to 8 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel

Graveside Service: At a later date in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne ************************************************************************** Donald L. Dyer, 77, of Rome City died Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 12:30 a.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne following an extended illness.

He has resided near Rome City for two years, coming from Big Long Lake.

Mr. Dyer retired after 50 years as a brick mason with Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky.

He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla.

Don was a proud member of the Honor Guard. He was a member of the SAL at the Rome City American Legion Post 381 and the Kendallville VFW Post 2749 Men's Auxiliary.

He was born July 3, 1936, in Fort Wayne to Elliott and Frances (Hoffelder) Dyer.

Surviving are his companion, Carol Cory of Rome City; three sons, Timothy J. Dyer of Albion, Douglas L. (Teresa) Dyer of Big Long Lake, and Joseph T. (Hope) Dyer of Big Long Lake; two grandsons, Troy M. Dyer of Big Long Lake and Matthew Dyer of Big Long Lake; two sisters, Maryann Quinn of Fort Wayne and Suzann (Steve) Armstrong of Fort Wayne; and a brother, Thomas Dyer of Fort Wayne.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (Noll) Dyer; his second wife, Betty Gerbers Dyer; a brother, John Dyer; and a brother-in-law, William Ray Quinn.

Calling is Friday, November 8, 2013, from 3 to 8 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville.

A graveside service will be held at Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne at a later date.

Preferred memorials are to the Honor Guard.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com