Joseph L. Dyrcz, 63, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Born on October 28, 1959 in Dowagiac, Michigan he was the son of John and Barbara (Lewandowski) Dyrcz.
He graduated in 1978 from Eau Claire High School in Eau Claire, MI. In 1979 he attended Southwestern Michigan College.
Joseph began his maintenance career working at Hamilton Alloy Products Inc. and United Technologies in Michigan. In 1983 he founded Tru-Flex Corporation to manufacture cord sets for major appliance companies. He was a partner, vice-president and general manager. After sale of the company, he returned to maintenance as a manager. In 1988, Joseph founded Post Building Steel Corporation to sell pole barn steel and buildings.
He enjoyed his farm, WWI and WWII history, gardening and traveling with his son.
Joseph and his former wife, Carol were married in 1987. He is survived by his loving son Martin Dyrcz of Tyner; sister Barbara (Craig) Flowers; surviving relatives, Steve (Joanne) Lewandowski, Greg (Linda) Wittman, Jean Dyrcz, as well as many cousins.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 4-6 pm at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth.
Burial in the Tyner Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the choice of the donor.