Elmer Dwight Nordyke, age 62, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home in Vandalia, IL.
He was born July 8, 1963 in Vandalia, IL, the son of William Elmer Nordyke and Shirley Ann (Huddlestun) Nordyke Carter. Elmer married Tammy Renee Workman on June 22, 1984 in Vandalia, IL. Elmer was a member of Shoal Creek ABATE, ABATE of Illinois, Vandalia Moose Lodge, Vandalia Masonic Temperance Lodge #16, Old National Trail Shrine Club, Ainad Shriners, the Hillbilly Clan #39, Outhouse 2, and was a Turtle.
He was employed by Vandalia School District and worked in plastic production for over 30 years at Graham Brockway Plastics and Signature Label. He was a handyman; carpenter and he loved to dance and karaoke. He also enjoyed being outdoors and fishing, deer hunting, and camping. He especially loved spending time hanging out with his friends and family, and was a proud papa.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Nordyke; sons, Travis Nordyke & Amy and Ryan Nordyke & Jordan; grandchildren, Jaxson, Lincoln, Everett, Maverick, Kendall, Jaida, Bryson, and Kendra; brothers and sisters, Rita Handegan & Bill, Bill Nordyke & Becky, Laura Carter & Bill, and Jennifer Ritchey & Jesse; brothers and sister-in-law, Wayne Jambard, Ron Rhodes, and Linda Easley; father and mother-in-law, Tommy and Carolyn Workman; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the First Church of God in Vandalia, IL. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Van Burensburg, IL. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the First Church of God, and from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Warrior Cancer Foundation and/or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.
Hi Elmer, this Auntie Diane, as kids we grew up as brothers and sisters, I keep thinking about us when we where younger. Connie, Kenny you Rita and Bill where very close, then we grew up and went out separate ways. I really hate that I never kept in touch with y’all when we became adults. I know that you are at peace now no more pain and your in heaven with your parents and siblings. Tell everyone I love them and I’ll see them someday. Rest in peace nephew and I’ll always love you and remember you and the good times we had