We have learned of the recent passing of Roland Van Dyck, 97, the last remaining survivor of the Ramona High School Class of 1929. Roland, of Holland, Mich., was a member of the pioneer Van Dyck family. All of the family’s 10 children, nine boys and one girl, grew up and received their education in Ramona.

During his school years, he showed a fine musical talent and continued to use this talent all his life. Many will remember his playing cornet and French harp at Ramona churches on his visits. He continued to play at churches each Sunday until a few weeks before his death. In fact, he made a CD of “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder I’ll Be There” on the harp and that was played at his funeral for a crowd of about 500.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette. Survivors include three children and two brothers: John, 99, of Cocoa, Fla., and Virgil, 94, of Midwest City, Okla.

John and Virgil attend every annual Ramona Alumni Reunion.

Source: Examiner-Enterprise.

Contributed by Marti Graham, April  2007. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.