Dyer dedicated his career to the United States military, serving in both the Navy and Army. A Veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, he enlisted in 1942 and was in the service until 1962, when he was honorably discharged as sergeant first class after more than 20 years of service. Dyer specialized as a clinical and medical laboratory technician.
He was stationed at bases throughout the world including Manhattan; West Point; Fort Dix, New Jersey; Okinawa; Taiwan; and Scotland, among others. He also served aboard several fleet vessels. Following his retirement, Dyer worked as a laboratory manager for Highland Hospital, in Beacon, and St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, in Newburgh. He also worked part-time for National Health, in New Paltz.
Dyer is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Stephanie Dyer of Hopewell Junction, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Dyer; parents William and Rachel (Campbell) Dyer; and siblings Leona Larkin, Virginia Sullivan, John Dyer, Marie Jones, William Dyer and Lorraine Bertrand.
Visiting hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, at the McHoul Funeral Home, 1089 Main St., in Fishkill. A service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 4, at 11 a.m. Entombment with military honors will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans, by clicking here, or the Wounded Warrior Project, by clicking here.
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