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Robert Nicholas “Ike” Derynck

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Robert Nicholas “Ike” Derynck

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12 Dec 2007 (aged 78)
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Green Valley, Lyon County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
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Robert "Ike" Derynck

Robert "Ike" Derynck, age 78, of Marshall passed away on Dec.12, 2007.

Mass of Christian Burial for Robert "Ike" Derynck was on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation was from 4-8p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 4 p.m. prayer service at 7 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary immediately following the prayer service at Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall.

Burial was at St. Clotilde Catholic Cemetery in Green Valley. Military rites performed by American Legion Post of Tyler.

Ike died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at the Veteran's Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Robert Nicholas Derynck was born Aug. 30, 1929, in Onslow, Iowa, to Omer and Naoma (Clark) Derynck. He grew up and farmed in rural Onslow until 1945 when he moved to Minnesota to work for his Aunt Palmyre and Uncle Fontz near Cottonwood. In 1948, he worked for Joe Boerboom on the farm north of Marshall. In 1951, Ike and his twin brother, Rolland "Mike," were drafted into the U.S. Army. The brothers served during the Korean War. After his discharge, he returned to work in Minnesota. In 1953, he was united in marriage to Joan LaVoy at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Ike continued to farm with his brother north of Marshall until 1966. In 1966, he and his family moved to a farm near Tyler. They later built a home in Tyler and lived there until moving to Boulder Estates in Marshall in 2005. Ike enjoyed sports and was an avid Twins fan. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle, playing pool, and his grandchildren's activities. He was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus, third degree.

Survivors include his wife Joan of Marshall; children Kevin (and Christy) of Marshall, Kathy of Minnetonka, Karen (and Howard) Carlson of Willmar, Colleen (and Patrick) Bakker of Maple Grove, Curtis of Rockford, grandchildren Kollin and Kellen Derynck, Jessica and Matthew Carlson, Faith and Charity Derynck, Jordan and Renae Bakker; brother Julius Derynck of Lost Nation, Iowa; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Alida and twin brother "Mike."

Blessed be his memory.

Tyler Tribute, Dec. 20, 2007



Robert "Ike" Derynck

Robert "Ike" Derynck, age 78, of Marshall passed away on Dec.12, 2007.

Mass of Christian Burial for Robert "Ike" Derynck was on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation was from 4-8p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 4 p.m. prayer service at 7 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary immediately following the prayer service at Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall.

Burial was at St. Clotilde Catholic Cemetery in Green Valley. Military rites performed by American Legion Post of Tyler.

Ike died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at the Veteran's Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Robert Nicholas Derynck was born Aug. 30, 1929, in Onslow, Iowa, to Omer and Naoma (Clark) Derynck. He grew up and farmed in rural Onslow until 1945 when he moved to Minnesota to work for his Aunt Palmyre and Uncle Fontz near Cottonwood. In 1948, he worked for Joe Boerboom on the farm north of Marshall. In 1951, Ike and his twin brother, Rolland "Mike," were drafted into the U.S. Army. The brothers served during the Korean War. After his discharge, he returned to work in Minnesota. In 1953, he was united in marriage to Joan LaVoy at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Ike continued to farm with his brother north of Marshall until 1966. In 1966, he and his family moved to a farm near Tyler. They later built a home in Tyler and lived there until moving to Boulder Estates in Marshall in 2005. Ike enjoyed sports and was an avid Twins fan. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle, playing pool, and his grandchildren's activities. He was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus, third degree.

Survivors include his wife Joan of Marshall; children Kevin (and Christy) of Marshall, Kathy of Minnetonka, Karen (and Howard) Carlson of Willmar, Colleen (and Patrick) Bakker of Maple Grove, Curtis of Rockford, grandchildren Kollin and Kellen Derynck, Jessica and Matthew Carlson, Faith and Charity Derynck, Jordan and Renae Bakker; brother Julius Derynck of Lost Nation, Iowa; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Alida and twin brother "Mike."

Blessed be his memory.

Tyler Tribute, Dec. 20, 2007





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