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Daryl Dwyer Obituary
He was born February 8, 1931 in Wahoo, Nebraska, the son of Dennis and Mathilda (Jurgens) Dwyer.
He grew up in Wahoo and graduated from Wahoo High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He then worked for the BF Goodrich Tire Co before starting D&D Tire in December of 1971. He owned and operated D&D Tire until his retirement.
On November 28, 1959 he married Norma Jean Follett in Kansas City, MO. Other survivors include daughter Sandy Hopkins (Mike) of Granbury, TX, son Philip of Lawrence, five grandchildren Matthew Hopkins, Eric (Sara) Hopkins, Jackson Dwyer, Ike Dwyer, and MaryKathyrn Dwyer, and great granddaughter Elenore Hopkins.
Daryl enjoyed golf and was a member of Sertoma, the American Legion, MidAmerica Tire Dealers Association (past president), Big Blue Sportsman Club, and TPA.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 27 at 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 10 am on June 28. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association or the Douglas County Community Foundation, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
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for Daryl Dwyer
ROSIE HICKS
June 19, 2019
I think of him often, he had a large impact on my life. I'm sure he is missed greatly by his family and friends.
Wes and Nancy Kabler
June 28, 2018
So sorry to hear about Daryl's passing. Our thought's and prayer's are with all of you at this difficult time.
Wesley and Nancy Kabler
June 28, 2018
So sorry to hear about Daryl"s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob & Kay Kotan
June 26, 2018
Daryl had such a positive impact on so many people. He was loved and respected by everyone that I know in the tire industry. His warm smile and great sense of humor were contagious. Our deepest condolences to Norma, Phil, Sandy and the entire family.
Darryl Graves
June 26, 2018
Phil and Dwyer family, my deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers on the loss of such a wonderful man.
Mike Malone
June 26, 2018
Phil, I am sorry for your loss. Your dad was one of the happiest people I ever had the pleasure of doing business with. He set the standard for kindness to his customers.
Debbie & Shawn Haley
June 26, 2018
Phil and Norma - Shawn and I are so very sorry for your loss. God's peace be with you +
June 25, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you. (1Thessaloninas 5:17) Prayer constantly
Roger Clouser
June 25, 2018
Sorry to hear of the passing of such an excellent guy, always happy, with a big smile.
Jason Edmonds
June 25, 2018
Sending our love and prayers to you Norma and Phil and Dwyer family. Daryl was one of the kindest men I've ever had the honor to know.
Laura McCorkill
June 25, 2018
Norma, Sandy, and Phil I'm so sorry to hear of Daryl's passing. Praying for peace for the family.
Harry & Rosie HICKS
June 25, 2018
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, He was an awesome man and the best boss ever!
Blessings, Harry & Rosie Hicks
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