Alice Dyke

Alice B. Van Dyke, 87, of Menomonee Falls and formerly of Oostburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2015. Born on May 22, 1927 to John and Johanna (Borgman) Moolenaar, she was a 1945 graduate of DeMott High School. As a teenager in Christian Endeavor, Alice chose Proverbs: 3:5-6 as her life verse. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths." Alice's father believed in education and sent her to college with the choice of Hope College or Hope College. She graduated from Hope College with a BA in Education in 1949. On August 17, 1951 in DeMott, IN she married Wendell Pyle. They served various churches in South Dakota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1980. On December 30, 1985 in Gibbsville, Alice married Rev. Albert Van Dyke and moved to Oostburg. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2013. Alice did teach elementary school for several years while Wendell finished seminary. She spent many years being a pastor's wife and fully participating in teaching, leading choir, and playing organ. She worked several years as a bookkeeper. During this entire time, Alice gave piano lessons to many students. Alice was a member of the First Reformed Church in Oostburg, where she was in various Bible circles both as a participant and as a teacher. She enjoyed music, reading, Bible conferences, playing dominos and cards, the Chicago Cubs, correcting grammar with a smile, traveling extensively, and being a snowbird for over 25 years. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed being a stepmom, step grandma and great-grandma and keeping up with their activities. Alice is survived by her 4 daughters, Mary (Larry) Davis of Davenport, Linda (Henry) VanWyk of Neenah, Ruth Borchardt of Menomonee Falls and Carol (Eric) Tribby of Simpsonville, S.C; 11 grandchildren, Andy (Kara), Joel, Carrie, Seth, Ellie, Zachary and Michaela Borchardt, Jason and Abby Davis, Alyssa and Ezekiel Tribby; 1 brother Robert (Laura Mae) Moolenaar, and 2 sisters-in-law, Shirley Troast, Gloria (Bud) Munsch. She is further survived by stepchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and various numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brothers James, Charles (Ann) Moolenaar and Fred Moolenaar and sister-in-law Luella Rens and brother-in-laws Rev. Harold Kammeraad and Bert Troast. A funeral service to celebrate Alice's life will be on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 1pm at First Reformed Church in Oostburg with Rev. Brain Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Gibbsville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may gather at First Reformed Church on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 12pm until the time of the service at 1pm. A memorial fund to First Reformed Church in Alice's name is being established. For additional information and online condolences please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg (920-564-2771) is assisting Alice's family.Reception:First Reformed Church-Oostburg927 Superior Ave.Oostburg, WI 53070

Visitation

Thursday, March 5, 2015 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
First Reformed Church-Oostburg
927 Superior Ave. Oostburg 53070, United States

Service

Thursday, March 5, 2015 1:00 PM
First Reformed Church-Oostburg
927 Superior Ave. Oostburg 53070, United States