Geritt Dykstra

Long-Time Alaska resident, 86, left his home in Wasilla to be with The Lord on November 11, 2019 (Veteran’s Day).

Mr. Dykstra was born September 20, 1933 in Rock Valley, IA. He left home and served as a mechanic for the Army and later became a Master Electrician. He retired from the Matanuska-Susitna School District in 2008. Geritt was affiliated with Wasilla Baptist Church, Church of the Wild, Victory Bible Camp and Arctic Bible Missions. He enjoyed hunting, community service, reading his bibles in two languages and sharing stories with family, friends and the VFW members.

Geritt’s family wrote: Large hands and a tender heart were his trademark. His quick wit and pleasant demeanor were fine companions in the cold and dark far North where his skills as a Master Electrician were often needed. Geritt kept his Elmer Fud hat and an array of ball caps neatly organized in a row above the entryway of the home he shared with Ila. He was tremendously proud to have participated in an honor flight with fellow veterans in 2017.

Gerrit is survived by his Wife: Ila Dykstra; Daughter: Kristi Celata and her husband Richard; Grandchildren: Gerben, Phoebe, Penelope, Declan and Soren; Stepson: Carl Weideman and wife Belynda; Stepson: Abe Weideman; Stepdaughter: Amy Bleakney and husband Eric; Step Grandchildren: Andrew, Christian, Christopher, Robert and Ila.

A service will be held to celebrate his life at 11AM November 23, 2019 at Wasilla Baptist Church located at 900 Leatherleaf Loop; Wasilla, AK. Along with a potluck to follow the service.

The family asks that donations be made to a Veteran’s Organization in lieu of flowers.