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HAROLD JACOB DYCK
Born: Apr 07, 1941
Date of Passing: Jan 02, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHAROLD JACOB DYCK
Harold Jacob Dyck was born on April 7, 1941, in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, to Jacob and Helena Dyck. He passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Indianapolis on January 2, 2026.
The eldest of seven brothers, he is predeceased by infant brother Waldemar, brothers, Leonard, Elmer, and Harvey, and son Geoffrey.
After completing his studies at Bible College and Teachers College, Harold began his teaching career in Winnipeg before taking a position in Churchill on Hudson Bay. In 1964, he brought his new bride, Alfrieda Klassen, to Churchill, where they welcomed their first son, Geoffrey. They later had two more children, Laurel and Kevin. Throughout their lives, Harold and Alfrieda showed unwavering dedication to caring for their family, especially Geoffrey, who was found to have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age six. Harold and Alfrieda worked as a team caring for their children, since Laurel was diagnosed with Lupus at age 11.
Harold moved the family to the United States to attend seminary in Fresno, CA. There he also pastored a small church in Reedley. Completing his seminary studies, Harold led the family to Hillsboro, KS, where he took a position teaching Biblical studies at Tabor College and Alfrieda continued her nursing career. After moving to South Bend, IN, Harold continued his studies in Old Testament at Notre Dame and enjoyed his teaching responsibilities. He later worked in real estate for several years in South Bend. Harold, Alfrieda and Geoffrey moved back to Winnipeg in 2008 where they rekindled many relationships with Canadian family and friends.
In retirement years Harold created maps and conducted historical research in collaboration with his brother-in-law, Glen Klassen, and others. Harold was a talented preacher and writer, as well as a gifted woodworker. He enjoyed singing, particularly in choirs while living in South Bend. He was a detail-oriented and innovative problem-solver. These qualities helped him in creating “fixes” for Geoff whenever customizing was needed to improve his quality of life. Harold was a respected leader in the churches he attended, the classes he taught, and in the communities, he lived, and he leaves a legacy of service to his communities and of caring for his family.
He is survived by his wife, Alfrieda, by a daughter, Laurel and her husband Ron Gerbrandt and their children, Samuel and Noah; by son Kevin and his partner Robin Briles; and two brothers, Willmuth (Bill) and Arnold.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the congregation of Bethal Mennonite Church for welcoming the family and making this their home church
A Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford Street, Winnipeg, MB. Ash interment will take place at Steinbach Heritage Cemetery at a later date. For those wishing to view the livestream. Please visit Crossings Funeral Care website.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 24, 2026