Dr. Sidney Dykstra PHD

December 25, 1924 - October 5, 2020

Dr. Sidney Dykstra, PhD, age 95 of Fulton, IL, passed away peacefully Monday October 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Margaret (Holesinger) Dykstra, his two sons, David Dykstra and Kenneth Dykstra, and his granddaughter, Tonya. Surviving are: his son, James (Kathleen) Dykstra; grandchildren Jason Dykstra, Corey (Michele) Dykstra, Bethany (Andy) Debski, Branda (Vic) Calbreth, Steven (Trisha) Dykstra, Danika (Chris) Bucka, Nathan (Molly) Dykstra; 16 great grandchildren; 2 of his 6 siblings Bob Dykstra and Gary Dykstra; daughters-in-law Jan Dykstra and Sue Sanderson; many close friends and family. Sidney was born in Netherlands before immigrating to the US when he was one year old. Sidney and Margaret married in 1944. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan where he received his PhD. Sidney finished his career in education as the Dean of the Graduate College at Western Michigan University. He sat on many boards and served various charities, including the American Red Cross and the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee. Memorial services are TBD in Fulton, IL. Memorial donations can be made to Bethany Christian Services, Calvin College and Kalamazoo Christian Schools.