Robert John Dykeman

Robert John "Bob" Dykeman was born September 7, 1935 at Great Barrington Hospital to William Dykeman and Sarah Glynn. He graduated from Roeliff Jansen High School in 1953 and served in the U. S. Army in Kaiserslautern, Germany as a military police officer from 1958-1962.

On June 24, 1962, Bob married his childhood sweetheart, Josephine Rogers. He spent over forty years repairing and servicing cars at what would eventually become Dykeman's Garage, originally an Esso, then an Exxon, and finally a Citgo service station. Bob sold the garage in 1993, receiving thank-you notes and good wishes from clients far and wide who relied upon his skill, professionalism, and good humor for many years.

An avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing, he had a profound appreciation for Columbia County's woods, hills, and streams. He was a lifelong member of the Oxbow Club in Hillsdale, NY.

Bob died on June 27, 2011 after a long illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Josephine and his brother, James Dykeman. He is survived by sons, Robert W. Dykeman of Craryville, NY and Paul J. Dykeman of Jackson, WY; daughters-in-law Ellen Losa Dykeman and Pauline Towers-Dykeman; and three grandchildren: Chase, Paige, and Trey Dykeman. His step sister, Mary Jane Bingham, brother-in-law, Carl Bingham, and sister-in-law, Betty Dykeman, also survive him. He has numerous nieces and nephews.

A remembrance gathering will take place from 7-8:30pm on Tuesday, August 9 at the Copake Park Building. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to The Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, NY 12414 and Taconic Hills Little League, P.O. Box 743, Copake, NY 12516.

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