Address
Locke on 4th
1519 W 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Sondra Dyer, 88, of Waterloo, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. She was born November 29, 1937, in Mason City, daughter of Vernon and Ruth (Hey) Croll. She received a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Home Economics and taught the subject at West Junior High School for a year and a half.
Sondra married David Dyer on June 25, 1960, in Waterloo. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2009.
Sondra was the owner of The Patchwork Place, a needlework and sewing store she opened in 1977. She greatly enjoyed volunteering at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center as an usher and floor captain, she also judged 4H competitions, and taught cross-stitching and needlepoint. She was a member of Central Christian Church, PEO Chapter LO, the Elkettes, Junior League, Prairie Rose Chapter of EGA, the Red Hat Society, and the ISU Alumni Association.
She is survived by her children; Jeff (Sue) Dyer of Battle Creek, MI, and Karen (Chip) Latta of Brooklyn, MI; grandchildren; Tad (Brenda) Beekman of Chicago, IL, Ellie Beekman of Colorado Springs, CO, DJ (Michaela) Dyer of Coldwater, MI, and Darien (Austin) Owens of Blythewood, SC; great-grandchildren; August, Calvin, Isaac, and Owen Dyer, and Jonathan Owens, and one on the way; and her sister Francine (Tom) Johnson of Rio Verde, AZ.
She was preceded in death by her husband David, her parents, and her brother Charles W Croll.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave, with visitaiton one hour prior at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Macular Degeneration Association.
Memorial Service
April 18, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Locke at Tower Park
4140 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
Visitation
April 18, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Locke at Tower Park
4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA
I so enjoyed working at the GBPAC with Sondra. She was a joy to know. May memories bring you comfort and may God grant you peace in the coming days. With deepest sympathy
Sondra was a wonderful needleworker and teacher. She taught me so much about Canvas work. She was also just a very nice person and I always enjoyed visiting with her. You have my deepest sympathy.
Jeff and Karen, we are sorry your Mom is gone, but hope that she’s enjoying her time now with Dave and hopefully Connie & Linda!
Thinking of your family. I’m grateful for the kindness and memories that Sondra and your family has shown me. She will be missed. Sending prayers and love.
Jeff and Karen, Although Sondra and my husband, Ric, were in the same high school class, I knew Sondra primarily through my friendship with Connie, Linda, and Jan. To me, she was the epitome of an outstanding Iowa State grad, an expert in her field of needlework and anything else she pursued. What endeared her to me was her generosity in sharing her knowledge with others from 4-Hers to struggling needlepoints like me. She will be missed.
Jeff & Karen, I’m very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your mother from my youth, especially from our days spent together with your family and others at Lake of the Ozarks. Sondra was quick to laugh and smile, and wouldn’t take herself or us so seriously that we couldn’t have fun together. I wish you peace in the days ahead. P.S.: I have made a contribution to the Macular Degeneration Association in Sondra’s honor.
Sondra shared her knowledge of needlework as a member of Prairie Rose Chapter.
She was a lovely person and will be missed.