Obituary of Jacob Dykhouse

Dykhouse, Jacob Jr. (Jack) age 79 of Wanaque went home to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2014. Born in Midland Park, he lived in town most of his life and met the love of his life, Frances Van Der Plaats and they were married in 1960. They moved to Wanaque Reserve in 2007 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. He was a mail carrier for the Ridgewood Post Office for 38 years where he made many friends. After his retirement he did part time work as an assistant Maintenance Man at F.G. Montabert and later became a crossing guard in Midland Park. He loved Midland Park and would often Ask "to go for a ride" through the town and see their old house. He was a member of the Christian Reformed Church of Midland Park, where he served as an elder and Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He enjoyed playing the guitar and was a founding member of the gospel group The Hilltoppers that would play in various churches in the area. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up and being a part of their lives. He is survived by his wife, Frances (nee Van Der Plaats) Dykhouse, daughter Linda (Barry) Krantz of Pompton Lakes, son Jacob (Jack) (Carol Stelpstra) of Wanaque. Also surviving are his 4 grandchildren, Jason, Johnathon, and twins, Stephanie, Steven, his two sisters-in-laws, Betty Ann of Midland Park and Wilma of Ripon, CA and one Brother-in-law, Frank Ten Hoeve of Wyckoff, NJ. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Ten Hoeve and two brothers Garret J. and Harold. The visiting will be held at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 7-9 pm and on Thursday 10-11 am. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday at 11 am followed by the Interment in Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Fair Lawn, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to the Christian Reformed Church of Midland Park, 183 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432 would be appreciated. We love you Dad, and it won't be long until we are together again.