Mr. Dwight Merton Fry, 57, of Burlington died at 5:42 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant.
Born December 13, 1959 in Greenfield, Iowa he was the son of C.D. and Clara (Swim) Fry.
Mr. Fry worked in construction for the past 25 years as an iron worker, at Carl A. Nelson, S&G Construction and as a handyman. He was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Eagles Club and the Iron Workers Union. He enjoyed helping others, working, fishing, and camping.
Survivors include his life companion, Mary Ann Burford of Burlington; one son, Mike (Meghan Smith) Fry of Monmouth, Illinois; one daughter, Melinda Fry also of Monmouth; one grandson, Bentley Fry; his mother, Clara Fry of Creston; two step daughters, Christine (Brett) Giberson and Nicole Burford; one step son, Matt Burford; two step grandchildren, Kayla and Kinsley; one brother, Daryl Fry of Monmouth; one nephew; and his dog, Gus.
He was preceded in death by his father, a sister-in-law Pam, and a nephew Aaron.
The celebration of life for Mr. Fry will be from 1 until 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13th, at the Eagles Club, 2727 Mt. Pleasant St.
Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chap...[more]