Edwin K. Groendyk

Edwin K. Groendyk, 76, of North Sioux City, SD passed away from a sudden illness on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at a local hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Edwin was born on April 18, 1944 to Sebastian and Caroline (Van Der Wilt) Groendyk in Sioux City. On April 2, 1966 he married the love of his life, Jane Gunderson, in Sioux City. He was a member of First Lutheran Church.

He was a very dedicated worker, and worked for the Sioux City Schools for 23 years.

He was a very kind hearted person who would have done anything for anyone, and will be greatly missed and never forgotten. He was a huge car enthusiast, loved working on them as well as going to car shows. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Ed had quite the sense of humor, and his family and friends know his famous line, “If you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much!”

He is survived by his wife, Jane of North Sioux City; daughter Stephanie De Bauche (Joe) of Omaha, NE; daughter, Stacy Geesaman (Mike) of McCook Lake, SD; 4 granddaughters and 1 great-granddaughter; sisters: Carolyn Beth Keleher and Elizabeth Windes; several nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; one brother; and one niece.