Eugene R. "Dyk" Dykstra age 82, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. He was born on April 12, 1934 in the Town of Fountain Prairie to Claude and Muriel (Hemling) Dykstra. Dyk served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was married to Sandra Soldner on February 20, 1960 in Reeseville. Dyk was employed at Oscar Meyer in Madison for 42 years before his retirement. He was a former member of the SnoBlazers Club and was a former volunteer firefighter with the Fall River Fire Department. Dyk was a member of the Fall River Rod & Gun Club. He was an avid Packer Badger and NASCAR fan. Dyk loved the time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and the days at their cottage in Dellwood, WI. Survivors include his wife, Sandra of Fall River; four daughters Debra (Guy) Robbins and Dianna (Robert) Ebert both of Fall River, Patricia (Michael) Heldstab of Rice Lake and LeAnn Errthum of Fall River; ten grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a sister Mary Dykstra of Fall River; two brothers Roger of DeForest and Richard (Evelyn) of Fall River; his beloved dog, Snoopy; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael; son-in-law Brian Errthum; brother Gary and sister, Susan Dykstra. Funeral services were held at 11:30 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M., on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the COLUMBUS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Columbus. Pastor Kimberly Brumm officiated. Full military honors followed and were performed by active U.S. Army personnel and the John C. Brossard VFW Post 2219 of Fall River. Interment was in the Fall River Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Fall River Fire Department.