Charles E. Dykstra

Charles E. Dykstra, age 73, of St. John, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  Beloved husband of Sharon Dykstra, nee Van Deel.  Loving father of Todd Dykstra, Andy (Sandra) Dykstra, Jeff (Jennifer) Dykstra, Sara (Ken) Kooistra, Josh Dykstra and the late Tara Dykstra.  Cherished grandfather of Kayla, Kenzie, Ella, Regan, Cole, Nora, and Caden.  Dear brother of the late Donald (Donna) Dykstra and Robert (Debra) Dykstra and brother-in-law of Sandra (Louis) Regnerus, Jack (Christine) Van Deel, Roger (Krista) Van Deel, and the late David (Sue (Ron) Rietveld) Van Deel.  Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Henrietta Dykstra.  He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.  We will always remember Charlie’s words of encouragement to us that “God is in control”

Visitation Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd., Lansing, IL with Rev. Cal Aardsma officiating. A private family burial will take place on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Chapel Hill Gardens South – Alsip, IL.  Memorial contributions may be given to Crown Point Christian School , Highland Christian School or Heritage Christian High School . For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com