Dayton Dierkson
August 5, 1936 ~ November 24, 2006
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Dayton Douglas Dierkson, 70, of Alexandria, SD and formerly of St. Lawrence, SD, died November 24, 2006 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell, SD.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28 at Reck Funeral Home in Miller with Pastor Thomas Christopher of Alexandria, SD officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Miller with Military Honors. Visitation was Monday from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Dayton Douglas Dierkson was born August 5, 1936 at DeSmet, SD to Herman and Irene (Stonefield) Dierkson. He was raised in the DeSmet and Lake Preston area until moving to Miller in 1952.
In 1954 Dayton joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served until 1957. He returned to Miller and married Mona Sue Droppers on June 21, 1959.
Dayton worked for the SD Department of Transportation for several years after that he worked at various jobs in the Miller area before returning to the SD Department of Transportation until his retirement. He also spent his time being a member of the VFW and the Miller Speedway.
He is survived by his wife, Sue of Alexandria; two daughters: Skyla (Larry) Wangsness of Orient and Renee (Ronnie) Roth of Alexandria; four grandchildren: Cody (Katie) Wangsness of Wessington, Kyle (Amanda) Wangsness of Madison, Caitlyn Heezen and Courtney Roth both of Alexandria; two great grandchildren: Ely and Cooper Wangsness of Madison; two sisters: Jean (Eddie) Hohm of Wessington and Tootie (Jerry) Kittelson of Miller; one brother: Gordon (Joanne) Dierkson of DeSmet and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marvel Wilson.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28 at Reck Funeral Home in Miller with Pastor Thomas Christopher of Alexandria, SD officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Miller with Military Honors. Visitation was Monday from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Dayton Douglas Dierkson was born August 5, 1936 at DeSmet, SD to Herman and Irene (Stonefield) Dierkson. He was raised in the DeSmet and Lake Preston area until moving to Miller in 1952.
In 1954 Dayton joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served until 1957. He returned to Miller and married Mona Sue Droppers on June 21, 1959.
Dayton worked for the SD Department of Transportation for several years after that he worked at various jobs in the Miller area before returning to the SD Department of Transportation until his retirement. He also spent his time being a member of the VFW and the Miller Speedway.
He is survived by his wife, Sue of Alexandria; two daughters: Skyla (Larry) Wangsness of Orient and Renee (Ronnie) Roth of Alexandria; four grandchildren: Cody (Katie) Wangsness of Wessington, Kyle (Amanda) Wangsness of Madison, Caitlyn Heezen and Courtney Roth both of Alexandria; two great grandchildren: Ely and Cooper Wangsness of Madison; two sisters: Jean (Eddie) Hohm of Wessington and Tootie (Jerry) Kittelson of Miller; one brother: Gordon (Joanne) Dierkson of DeSmet and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marvel Wilson.
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Sue, Skyla and Renee…I am so sorry to hear about Dayton. He always made me smile when he come in the grocery store. Your husband/father/grandfather is now an Angel watching over you and your families. Cherish the many happy memories you have had.
My prayers our with you and your family.
With Sympathy
Michele Steptoe
I just want all of you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember the times at your house. Your dad was such a great guy, he loved to pick on me but I would always come back for more!! He will be greatly missed by many!
If you ever need to talk please call me!!
I love you!!
Shelly
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Just remember that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
We are thinking of you and praying the lLord will give you extra strength during this time.
With Love & prayers,
Gary and Em
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts will be with you.
My sincere sympathies to the Family of Dayton Dierkson. Dayton was one of my students the first year that I taught at Ackerman School near Yale, SD. His Sister Jean and her husband Eddie are Dear friends of ours. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Allen & LaVonne Hofer
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Sue(Jim’s girlfriend from New York)
Renee, Sue, and Skyla
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you keep close in your heart all the wonderful memories of your dad/husband. Kris