Richard Dykeman

A life long Hastings resident, Richard 'Dick' Dykeman, of 1523 Westwood Terrace, died Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Kensington.

Rosary will be Sunday, November 25, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at Butler-Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 26, 2007, 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church with Father Michael Houlihan officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home is Friday, November 23, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 24, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 25, 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at St. Michael's Church.

Memorials may be given in remembrance of Dick to St. Michael's Church, Mary Lanning Hospice, or Shriners Children's Hospital Transportation Fund.

Mr. Dykeman was born June 28, 1925, in Hastings, NE to Orlie & Maude (Armstrong) Dykeman. He graduated from Hastings High School and married Rosanna L. Harlan at St. Cecilia's Church on November 26, 1955. She preceded him in death on August 3, 1983. Dick owned and operated Hastings Motor Sales-Dykeman's Camper Place. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Elks and the Eagles.

Mr. Dykeman was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosanna; son, Patrick and three sisters. Survivors include daughter, Cindy Dykeman, Lincoln; son, Jim and wife, Sheri Dykeman, Roseland; son, Bob and wife, Brenda Dykeman, Lincoln; daughter, Kristine Dykeman-Schoening and husband, David Schoening, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Vera deCamp, Lincoln. Grandchildren, Jenny, Mandy, Brad, Wade, Abby, Creighton and a great-granddaughter, Ava, mourn his passing along with four nieces and special friend, Bonita Kindig.

As a faithful Husker fan, the Dykeman camper-caravan on Saturday game days featured opportunities for friends to enjoy camaraderie, good food and great fun. The legacy of Dick Dykeman is the countless friends whose lives were touched by his sense of humor, his generosity and the compassion he so easily shared with people in need. Dick's infectious enthusiasm for life was a trait everyone enjoyed.

The "Dykeman Pond" was a gift Dick gave to his family and friends where they met for special gatherings and reunions. Memories abound for all who sat around the campfire and listened to Dick Dykeman spin his special brand of humor and ply his hospitality.

His family and friends are better people because we knew and loved this 'uncommon' common man, Dick Dykeman. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace, Richard.