Dedrick, Wayne K. Sr. (May 22, 1946 - September 8, 2023), lovingly known as "Poppy," passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family, after a brief and courageous fight with cancer. Born in Hudson, N.Y., he grew up hunting and fishing. Wayne attended Germantown schools and went on to spend many years working on telephones at the BECO Company. He was also a valued member of the Germantown Fire Department, earning various titles and honors.

Wayne was an avid hunter and enjoyed sharing this hobby with his sons. He spent many mornings sitting in tree stands, or on a boat fishing in Lake Ontario. He also enjoyed going to the races with his sons at Fonda, Utica-Rome, Lebanon Valley and occasionally visiting the Tricky Triangle at the Pocono Speedway. He was a proud Stewart Friesen fan, usually sporting a hat or sweatshirt.

Wayne enjoyed riding his quads, which he often referred to as "scatties," with the love of his life, Linda. They were married in 1996 and have spent over 40 years by each other's sides.

Wayne is predeceased by his parents, Philip (Ann) Dedrick Jr. and Shirley (John Harder) Saulpaugh; "Uncle Earle and Aunt Olive" Helsley; his brother and best friend, Philip "Teddy" (Linda) Dedrick III; his sister, Cheryl "Lee" (Roger) Rekow; and dear friend Frank Fizzinoglia. He also has three dogs, Cody, Say, and Spencer, meeting him eagerly at the rainbow bridge.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda G. Dedrick; sister-in-law, Christine Messenger; two sons, Christopher (Tracy) Dedrick and Wayne (Barbara) Dedrick Jr.; sisters, Bonnie (James) Ostoyich, Mildred "Dolly" Pullen, Nancy (Fred) Fontaine, and Connie (Bob) Horton; grandson, Alec (Samantha) Forezzi; granddaughters, Hope "little Hopey" Dedrick and Eliana Dedrick; great-granddaughter Rose Forezzi; and many nieces and nephews.Calling hours will be Tuesday September 19 from 10:00am to 12:00pm with a Funeral service to follow at 12:00pm from the Wenk Funeral Home Chatham,N.Y. interment will be in the Germantown Reformed Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to the Germantown Fire Department at P.O. Box 331, Germantown, New York, 12526. For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com