W. Dale Dyer was born in Elwood, Neb. He grew up in Lexington, Neb., graduated from Lexington High School with the Class of 1952 and received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Nebraska, and a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Santa Clara.
Dale married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Temple, and they had two children: a son, Mike Dyer, and a daughter, Peggy Knowles.
For several years after graduation, Dale worked as an engineer for General Dynamics in San Diego, Calif., doing work on some of the early space technology. However, the state of Oregon was where he and Carolyn really wanted to raise their family, where they could enjoy fishing and hunting and the beautiful outdoors, so they moved to Corvallis.
Not finding much space research going on in Corvallis, Dale decided to start a business of his own, so he established Double D Contractors Inc., and Double D Realty Inc., and started building and selling homes and small commercial buildings. For the next 40 years, he worked as a builder and developer of properties in the Corvallis, Albany and Philomath areas. He was a part of the original development of the Timberhill subdivision in northwest Corvallis.
Dale was always an avid fan of the Nebraska Cornhusker football team, and rarely missed a chance to talk to anyone who would listen about his favorite team.
Dale is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Beth Dyer; by his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Thad Knowles; and by three brothers, Dallas, Marvin and Orin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. To his great delight, 10 grandchildren and six-great-grandchildren called him "Grandpa."
A memorial service will take place at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at First Christian Church in Corvallis.
Contributions in his name can be made to the church or Benton Hospice Service in care of First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis, OR 97333.
Received the obituary from Mr. Dyer's brother and sister-in-law.
