Thomas V. DeRyke, 78, of Gilbertsville, KY, and formerly of LaPorte, died April 23, 2014, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY.
He was born May 22, 1935, in Waukegan, IL.
Mr. DeRyke graduated from Chicago Technical College and was employed as an engineer at Berkel Inc. in LaPorte. He enjoyed retirement and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughter, Anna-Lisa Foster (David) of Park Ridge, IL; son, Stephen (Mari) of Indianapolis; five beloved grandsons, T.J., Jason and Adam Foster and Henry and Elliott DeRyke; one brother, James DeRyke of Florida; one sister, Janet Ochoa of Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Ann Bluma.
Donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
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