Dwight G. De Jong, 81, passed away on Saturday June, 12 at the Baxter Care Center. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Baxter. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the church. A private family burial will immediately follow the service at the Restland Cemetery in Baxter. Dwight was born in Baxter on April 28, 1929 to Ada (Crawford) and Louis De Jong. He attended and graduated from Baxter High School in 1946. On September 19, 1954 Dwight married the love of his life Elna Mae (Damman), of this union two sons were born. Dwight was a very active Baxter businessman and an essential part of the community. He was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ where he has served as SS Superintendent and Trustee, he has served on the Baxter City Council, served as the President of Coloniel Manor and also operated the nursing home from time to time until it was purchased by Glen and Beverly Van Zante, a Bank Board Member, served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Board, Pool Committee of the Baxter Recreation Park, Director of the State Savings Bank of Baxter for over 25 years, a member of the American Legion Post #493 Baxter, Baxter Rescue Unit, and Baxter Lions Club. Dwight had a great love for his family, collecting clocks and repairing them, trains, BMW motorcycles, and fishing. He always looked forward to the family's annual spring fishing trip in Minnesota. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Elna Mae; two sons, Bryan (Karen) De Jong of Baxter, Alan (Lisa) De Jong of Battle Ground, WA, four grandchildren; Taylor (Simon) Long, Zoey De Jong, Gabriel De Jong, and Dylan De Jong, two sisters; Macy Jane Jontz of Newton, and Minerva Jane Finch of Lincoln, CA. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Darrel. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Congregational United Church of Christ. Fredregill Family Funeral Home, in Baxter, has been entrusted with the care of Dwight and his family.