Waldemar (Walter) Kazimierz Dyk died March 31, 2014.
He was born Jan. 5, 1955, in Gdynia, Poland, to Zbyszek and Aleksandra (Berger) Dyk. With his sister, Jasia, they emigrated in 1961, to the United States. In 1972, at age 17, he joined the U.S. Marines, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, and served until 1978.
In 1977, he met Nancy (Alcorn) at college and married her later that year. They were married for more than 36 years.
Mr. Dyk attended Polk Community College and the University of South Florida, and worked for several companies over the years, the last being for Engineered Control Systems as a territory manager. He valued hard work, discipline and could teach himself anything he wanted to know. Mr. Dyk will be remembered for his work ethic, breadth of knowledge, fighting spirit and impartible humor.
Mr. Dyk became a U.S. citizen in 1981 and always felt this was the greatest country in the world. The pride of his life were his two children, Lyndsey, 22, and Christopher, 19. Both currently attend Southeastern University, in Lakeland.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Dyk; two children, Lyndsey and Christopher; mother, Aleksandra Fidera; sister, Jasia Dyk; his mother-in-law; Phyllis Alcorn; and his two faithful dogs.
A Celebration Of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Horizon Christian Church, 1720 S. St. Cloud Ave., Valrico, FL. 33594.
Arrangements under the direction of Wells Memorial and Event Center, Plant City.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.