The service celebrating Lieutenant Duane Dykstra will begin
Monday at 11:00 a.m. October 5, 2020 at the Rafter Cross Cowboy Church located
at 4631 NE 162 Court, Williston, Florida 32696.
Lieutenant Dykstra served the citizens of Levy County with
honor and distinction for over 25 years. He led the Criminal Investigations Division
and Drug Task Force until passing away unexpectedly while pursuing one of his
passions, hunting.
At the conclusion of his celebration, the Levy County
Sheriff’s Office and family will escort Lieutenant Dykstra to Knauff’s Funeral
Home in Chiefland. The procession route will begin on US – Alt. 27 turning west
and traveling through the Town of Bronson. We will continue on US- Alt. 27 to
the intersection of CR 345 in Chiefland. The procession will turn left onto CR
345, travel west crossing over US 19 to the intersection of CR 341 and turn
right. The following right turn will be onto West Park Avenue and ending at his
final destination, Knauff’s Funeral Home.
Those who wish to honor Duane and his service to the
citizens of Levy County may pay their respects anywhere along this route. It is
customary for motorist to pull onto the shoulder of the road out of the flow of
traffic when a funeral procession passes.
Duane and his law enforcement family would be indebted for those
stopping to safely exit their vehicle and place their hand over their heart as
we pass.