Paul D. Dykstra

DYKSTRA, LEMS, OGLE, HEITRITTER

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 3/6/2012 at 11:25:49

Paul D. Dykstra, 62, of Tipton, IA died March 2nd of pancreatic cancer, peacefully surrounded by family at home.

At his request his body will be cremated with interment at a later date. There will be a time to visit with family on Friday, March 9th from 4:00 to 6:30 and a Celebration of Life Saturday, March 10th at 11:00am at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, Iowa City.

Paul was born on October 21, 1949 in Orange City, IA, to Dick and Grace (Lems) Dykstra. In 1982 Paul moved to Iowa City and started Iowa City Landscaping with his brother Dennis Dykstra, and sister-in-law, Linda Dykstra. Paul served as the president of Iowa City Landscaping for the last 30 years. During that time he served as a mentor to many young people. He will be missed by the staff and his partners.

Paul was a son that called his Father every Sunday, a brother that never missed a birthday, an uncle that always had time for his nieces and nephews. Paul was a friend to many, and he valued those friendships.

Paul enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially archery hunting. He also enjoyed teaching his nephews about archery, and the great outdoors. One of his favorite sayings was “I don’t need to shoot anything; I just want to be there!” Paul was also a world class morel mushroom hunter. All his mushroom bounty was given to his friends.

Paul is survived by his father, Dick (Ann) Dykstra of Hull, IA, his siblings, Dr. Edward (Linda) Dykstra of Iowa City, Dennis (Lorna) Dykstra of Iowa City, Richard (Nancy) Dykstra of Hull, IA. Emily (Dick Ogle) of Sioux City, Robert (Jackie) of North Liberty, Laura (Steve) Heitritter of Boyden, IA and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother Grace.

A memorial fund has been established for, and Aiming for a Cure Foundation at MidWestOne Bank P.O. Box 1700 Iowa City, IA 52244-1700. Memorial may also be made to the Iowa Nursery and Landscaping Scholarship Fund and Iowa City Hospice.