Dwight H. Dyer, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.
Dwight was born in Chattanooga, TN, on April 14, 1939 to Elmer and Annie Dyer (Graves).
On July 16, 1960, he married Paula S. Dyer who preceded him in death on April 14, 2014. Surviving are his beloved daughter, Carla S. (Jon) Yung of Hamlet, IN; grandchildren, James (Aron) Mangold and Ariel (Anthony) David; and great-grandsons, Jayden, Landen, and Myles Mangold.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Paula Dyer; son, Dwight "Joe" Dyer; infant daughter, Terry Lee; 3 sisters and brother-in-laws.
Dwight served honorably in the US Army. He loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 and from 10:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Patton Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. 1604 First Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.