GOSHEN, Ind. — Ronald R. Dyer, 69, of Goshen, Ind., died at 1:31 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at his home.
Born June 26, 1942, in Princeton to Harvey and Kathleen (Underwood) Dyer, he married Diana Hutchcraft. She survives.
He retired in 2005 from Pioneer Hybrid Seed Company where he was employed for 24 years.
Also surviving are five daughters, Tamara Dyer of Montana, Kimberly (Rodney) Schrader of Illinois, Lynne Dyer of Goshen, Ind., and Sherri and Kelli Dyer, both of Elkhart, Ind.; five granddaughters and two grandsons; one brother, Terry Dyer of Rock Falls; and two sisters, Linda Castro of Galesburg and Debra Russell of Macomb.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private memorial dinner for family and friends will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to The Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, Ind., or the American Cancer Society.
The Elkhart Cremation Services is assisting with the arrangements.
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