Frank J. Vandermyde, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Frank was born October 7, 1935, in Sterling, to Benjamin and Alene (Ardapple) Vandermyde. He was educated in the Morrison, IL, grade schools and was graduate of Morrison High School. He later majored in Chemistry at Central College in Pella, IA, and received a Bachelor’s degree. He served in the United States Army. Frank married Doris A. Brondyke on July 6, 1956, in Fulton, IL. He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Emmanuel Church in Morrison and was also a member of Kiwanis. He enjoyed playing Rolle Bolle with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Doris; sons, Dave (Pat) Vandermyde, Cal (Kim) Vandermyde, Ron (Darla) Vandermyde, and Stan Vandermyde all of Morrison; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Doug (Clarita) Vandermyde and Dan (Nancy) Vandermyde both of Morrison; stepsister, Charlotte Fylstra of Hinsdale, IL; stepbrother, John (Judie) Buis of Flushing, MI.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alene; father, Benjamin; step-mother, Hilda; stepbrother-in-law, Ray Fylstra.
His Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Emmanuel Church in Morrison, IL, with Rich Criss officiating.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, October 28, 2022, at The Fireside Room at Emmanuel Church.
Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.A memorial has been established to Emmanuel Church Mission Fund.