Wayne Albert Dykeman

Wayne A. Dykeman, son, brother, husband, dad, grampa and friend, passed away peacefully at Silver Acres Family Home on February 6, 2026.  He was 87 years old.

Wayne was born June 28, 1938 in Tacoma WA to M.A. (Al) and Helen Dykeman.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Geri, his daughter, Kathy (Les) Robinette, his son, Bob, (Louisa) Dykeman, four granddaughters, three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He developed an early interest in school sports, earning Letter Awards in basketball, track and football in High School.  He graduated from Federal Way High School in 1957.

After serving a short time in the Coast Guard Reserve he entered active duty in 1958, serving on the ice breaker, North Wind.  This gave him the opportunity to travel to New Zealand, Little America V station, Ross Ice Shelf, crossing the Antarctic circle, North and South Poles and Valpariso, Chile.

Wayne was honorably discharged in 1962 .

After being recruited by George Gablehouse, Centralia College Trailblazer basketball coach, Wayne enrolled in Centralia College.  He played alternately as center or forward on the basketball team for two years. 

Wayne carried his love of sports well into his later years, watching  with regularity the Boston Celtics, CA Lakers, Mariners and SeaHawks  He was an avid fisherman and hunter, spending many hours on the riverbank or in the woods with a hunting partner.

He held various job positions during his employment years.  The work he enjoyed most was being behind the wheel of vehicles with more than four tires.  Wayne was a consistent and reliable employee who rarely missed a day of work.  He retired in 2000 after working for Harold Sorensen Trucking, Road Contractors, for more than ten years.

Although not one who showed his emotions freely, he loved his family and valued their company. 

We will miss him.

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