Robert Joe Dyer Robert was born on Valentine’s Day in 1947 to Joe and Pearl Dyer in Springfield, MO. Robert Joe Dyer Robert Joe Dyer, 73, of Great Falls, passed away on Oct. 29, 2020, after fighting multiple illnesses. Robert was born on Valentine’s Day in 1947 to Joe and Pearl Dyer in Springfield, MO. After honorably serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, he returned stateside to Fort Campbell, KY, and met his soon-to-be wife Sandra at a Shoney’s restaurant in Clarksville, TN. Always the eternal flirt, he was able to sweet talk his waitress into a date and shortly afterward into 41 years of marriage until Sandra passed away in 2009. Their marriage produced two sons: Robbie (Charmaine) Dyer of Casa Grande, AZ, and Jeffrey Scott (Colleen) Dyer of Great Falls, MT. Survivors also include his granddaughters, Courtney V. (Brandon) Batey of Great Falls, MT, and Brandi Renee (Sterling) Perkins of Florence, AZ; brothers, Stanley, Max, and Harley; and sisters, Patsy, Linda, and JoEtta. A private, military graveside service was held. In keeping with the never-give-up spirit that he learned in the Army, he kept flirting with all his waitresses up until the very end. After all, it worked out pretty well for him one time. ■ She is survived by her husband, Greg Hein; daughter, Trinity Nielson; son, Kellen Hein; mother, Nancy Holmquist; father, Jack Holmquist; mother-in-law, Barbara Hein; sister, Courtney Holmquist; brother, Jason (Tanna) Albiston; brother in law, Brent and Brad (Julie) Hein; nieces, McKenzie Hunter and Chancey Rick, Shannon and Michelle Hein, Larissa and Annie Albiston; nephews, Payton Hunter and Cooper Rick, Riley and Brady Hein, Willy Albiston; aunts, Valerie Telck, Laura Ovando; uncle, Bill Telck; cousin, Richard Telck; adopted parents; Terry and Garnet Essex; adopted siblings, Wendee (Aaron, deceased) Essex, JT (Lynn) Essex, Colin (Cyndi) DuBois, Zamian (Meisha) Essex, Amber Essex, Rob and Charlee Creasy; adopted nieces, Madison and Makenzee Creasy; and multiple adopted nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to her Children’s education fund set up at First State Bank of Forsyth. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. The family received friends from 4 to 7 PM at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, and the funeral service was also held at Stevenson and Sons on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Burial followed at the Forsyth Cemetery. ■ Pub. 1 Issue 2, 2022 13
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