George Dynes

George Woodrow Dynes, 99, a long-time resident of Geneva, entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Swiss Village in Berne. He was born on September 29, 1919 to Birthel and Katherine (Knuess) Dynes. He was married on December 30, 1950 to Floine Neuenschwander.

He graduated from Bryant High School in 1936. He served in the 5th Air Force during World War II and was stationed in the South Pacific. He worked for over 46 years at Berne Furniture and he also loved to farm. He enjoyed hunting, cutting wood, fishing and gardening. He enjoyed planting a large garden and sharing extras with friends and neighbors. He often called his wife to come and watch a beautiful sunset. He was a member of First Mennonite Church in Berne.

He is survived by his wife of Berne; three sons, Sheldon Dynes of New Castle; Brian Dynes of Berne; and Ted (Barbara A.) Dynes of Decatur; brother, Gene Dynes of Berne; nine grandchildren, Matt (Karen) Dynes; Michelle (Steve) Cobb; Dr. Jennifer (Trent) McCormick; Andrew Dynes; Joseph Dynes; Daniel Dynes; Seth Dynes; Olivia Dynes; and Joshua Dynes; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters-in-law, Barbara J. Dynes; and Carol Dynes; three sisters, Sylvia Fry; Selma Barnett; and Frances Shepherd; and brother, Lawrence Dynes.

A private graveside service will be held with burial at MRE Cemetery in Berne.

Memorials may be made to MCC Meat Canner.

Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.