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William A. Dyer, 92

November 21, 2020

William A. Dyer, age 92 from Legend of Lititz, passed away on November 21st from natural causes.

Bill was born in Utica, NY on December 27, 1927 and was the son of the late Clarence and Nina (Kutner) Dyer.

He was a US Navy Veteran (1945-1947) and served aboard the U.S.S. carrier Siboney. On November 21, 1953 Bill married Joan Marie Lynch of Brooklyn NY in St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford NY and was a devoted Catholic.

Bill received a degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and worked for General Electric in Utica, NY for 35 years as a Design and Project Engineer, primarily in the Missile Guidance and Space Engineering Sections. He was a member of Council #189 of the Knights of Columbus and Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at Purdue.

Bill was loved by all who came into contact with him and will be fondly remembered for his kindness, compassion and his great sense of humor.

Bill is survived by his wife Joan, formerly of Utica, NY and presently at Legend of Lititz, a daughter Carol and son-in-law Robert Frye of Lititz, PA and a son, Daniel and daughter-in-law Jill Dyer of Chapel Hill, NC. In addition they have 4 grandchildren, Kelly Frye Hawk (wife of Brian Hawk) of Mars, PA, Lindsey Frye of Lancaster, Elizabeth Dyer of Ottawa, Kansas and Brooks Dyer of Chapel Hill, NC and 2 great grandchildren Addison and Evan Hawk of Mars, PA. Bill is also survived by a sister, Mary Riley of Utica, NY, and a brother Michael Dyer (Deborah) of Whitesboro, NY and Florida, sisters-in-laws Geraldine Dyer and Madeline Dyer and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Billy in 1966, brothers John and James Dyer, and sister Joan and her husband George Foley.

At Bill’s request, in lieu of flowers, contributions may made to the Knights of Columbus, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510.

There will be a private service at St. James in Lititz and he will be interred in Whitesboro NY at a later date.

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December 07, 2020

Dan, I’m sorry to see that your dad passed away. I remember your mom and dad from when I was younger. They were always pleasant to me whenever I went to your house. I miss the old days when you and I were growing up. I don’t have Facebook but you will have my email address. Get ahold of me sometime, it would be good to hear from you. I hope everything is well with you and your family and again so sorry about your father. Take care. Mike

December 04, 2020

Dear Aunt Joan, Carol, Danny and family,
We were all so sad to hear about the loss of Uncle Bill.  We remember him as such a pleasant man with a great sense of humor.  Our Lynch/Weckerly family greatly enjoyed our visits to Utica and were always disappointed that we did not get to do that more frequently.  So glad we were able to see Bill and Joan when they relocated to Lititz. Uncle Bill will be missed!  
Alice Van Veen
 

November 27, 2020

Had the good fortune to work with Bill for 20 years on several Air Force sattelite programs. He was always positive, even when we were in stressful times (which occured too often). His sports passion was Big Ten basketball and the yearly championships. I remember his obvious pride in family. Wishing his kin blessings and fond remembrances of a life well lived. 
Donald F Rodiger

November 26, 2020

Carol and Bob,
Carol, I’m really sorry to hear about your Dad.  My heartfelt condolences to your whole family.
Mary (Callahan) Williams

November 25, 2020

I’m originally from Utica, NY, now living in Lake Meade, PA, near Gettysburg. Bill’s obituary caught my eye. He kind of reminded me of my dad, a fellow WWII vet,(Army), accountant at Kelsey Hayes Corp. in Whitesboro, NY, K of C member, American Legion post 229 and N.H. He had many friends in the Utica area Industry, as a member of the management club. Bob Bischoff from G.E. comes to mind. They both golfed at Thendara near Old Forge. Dad just passed last year at age 100. If Bill’s brother, James, was an adjunct professor at MVCC, he was one of my favorite professor’s before going on to Syracuse University.
In any event, I just wanted to give you all my condolences. I wished I had known Bill. He sounded like a fantastic man.
Sincerely, Steve & Beth Graham

November 25, 2020

Joan,Carol,Dan and family so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.I have so many wonderful memories from my childhood.My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Love Jim and Nancy Eichler

November 25, 2020

Worked wit Bill at GE Utica for many years one great guy sorry to all the family.
We had a joke between us for years.
If I might I always wore Orange Socks on St Pats day and we a laughed about it then when our daughter was born on April 1st then he said just to get even isn’t appropriate she was born on a Welsh National Holiday.
Dick Phelps

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