Roger Dryfhout

Roger D. Dryfhout, age 73, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 25, 2024. Beloved husband for 49 years to Audrey, nee Greenham. Loving father of Matthew (Angelina) Dryfhout, Kenneth (Brenda) Dryfhout, and Sandra (Mark) Hamstra. Cherished Papa of Aaron Dryfhout, Tyce Hamstra, Reese Dryfhout, Cade Hamstra, Zoe Dryfhout, Sydney Dryfhout, Nora Hamstra, Garrett Dryfhout, Evangelina Dryfhout, Harper Dryfhout, and Zion Hamstra. Devoted son of the late Cornelius and Dena Dryfhout. Dearest brother of Dennis (Janice) Dryfhout. Dear brother-in-law of Chuck (Karen) Greenham. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Roger’s life was marked by his trust in the goodness of God the Father, the work of his perfect Son Jesus on the cross, and the ever-present guidance of the Holy Spirit. Secure in his salvation, he lived freely to share the love he had received with others.

He was a man of character with the following traits consistently reflected by those he knew and loved:

•Rog genuinely accepted others for who they are and met them at their level. He was always engaging and interested in the lives of others, working hard to make them feel known.
•He had the gift of presence, at ease in a variety of circumstances with the ability to connect with a variety of people and bring a smile to their face and his own.
•Humility through humor - Rog never took himself too seriously and encouraged others to do the same. He had a curiosity about others that allowed him to build trust and share a laugh easily.
•Rog loved being outside and active - from running and 16-inch softball, to walking and golf, camping with his family and going to a baseball game - he enjoyed exercising the created body in God’s creation.
•He appreciated the role of hard work in shaping him and serving others. Whether as a career man in consumer electronic sales or driving a school bus part-time for special needs children, he applied the gifts he was given to bless others and provide for his family.
•Rog gave the gift of unwavering patience and unconditional love to his family and friends, working as a peacemaker and consistently sacrificing his own needs so others could be cared for.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to all the healthcare workers who supported Rog, with a particular mention of Lightways Hospice Care for their compassion and care.

Visitation Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Additional visitation Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. A live-stream of the Funeral Service will be available.  To view Roger's Funeral Service please click here.  Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, Oak Lawn, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian Schools Tuition Assistance Fund,12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 Click Here For Online Donation  Please designate Tuition Assistance from the drop down menu  or Roseland Christian Ministries, 10858 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60628  Click Here For Online Donation  are appreciated.

 Below is a photo tribute celebrating Roger's life. 


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