Michael Jerry Eddleman (Dyreng)

               Michael Jerry Eddleman (Mike Dyreng), 68 was born in San Antonio Texas on Sept. 26, 1957. He passed May 15, 2026 of heart disease and stroke in Aventura, Florida.

                Mike’s father passed away when he was a young child. His mother moved with Mike and her large family to Manti, Utah in 1962. She passed away from cancer in 1963. At the Dying request of his mother, Mike was raised in the home of Morgan and Helen Dyreng who cared for and loved him. He enjoyed associating with his many friends and cousins in the mountains surrounding Manti. He learned the value of hard work on the family poultry farm.

                Mike had a bright mind and was skilled in computer science. He played trumpet with the school band and football on the Manti High School team. On a dare from his friends, he entered and won the high school “Betty Crocker Cooking Contest” and from then on enjoyed cooking for family and friends.

                Mike was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as a youth enjoyed scouting and participating as a cast member in the Mormon Miracle Pageant. He graduated from Manti High School in May of 1975.

                Upon graduation, Mike joined the United States Marine Corps. He later joined the Navy and served three tours of duty serving his country. The Navy afforded him the opportunity to travel and see many parts of the world. During his final tour of duty with the Navy, he was stationed in Key West, Florida. He loved Florida where he lived the remainder of his life. Mike was employed at the University of Miami as manager of the Student Convenience Store. He retired in 2024.

                Mike enjoyed communicating with friends and acquaintances on a computer bulletin board. One of those friends was Janyce “Jan” Williams. After six months of computer chats, they met in person and quickly fell in love. Mike and Jan were married Dec. 31,1993. Mike and Jan were soulmates and had a warm and wonderful relationship. They enjoyed time with their family of four children (Lissa, Greg, Kelley, Michael) and five grandchildren who survive him. He is also survived by his brother George and his foster siblings, Margaret Nadauld, Douglas Dyreng and Marilou Myers.

                Mike developed serious health problems in 2014 which continued until his passing. He chose to donate his body to the Tissue Lab at the University of Miami. A memorial service with family will be held at a later date.