Loyd Allen Dredge, 93, of Valley Center, formerly of Park City, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born November 6, 1931, in Liberty, Iowa, to Arlen and Arzetta (Colter) Dredge. Loyd attended schools near Mt. Ayr, Iowa.

Loyd worked many years in the Grounds Department for USD 259. Loyd enjoyed camping, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church for decades and a man of strong faith.

On July 9, 1952, Loyd married Freda Loree Robbins. She proceeded him on April 12th of this year. They shared nearly 73 years of marriage.

Loyd is survived by his daughter, Sherri Patterson of Valley Center, KS; six grandchildren, Daniel (Kari) Hackney of Tucson, AZ, Kira (Leonard) Elbeyli of Columbia, MD, Matthew (Jenna) Patterson of Wichita, KS, Andrea Bascom of LaVista, NE, Jessica (Joe) Rasmussen of Crescent, IA, and Lena Gorden of Wichita, KS; and great-grandchildren, Sara and John Bascom, Kimberly, Elizabeth, and Abigail Rasmussen, and Attila and Altai Elbeyli. He is also remembered by his sister-in-law, Suellen Robbins, and many extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Loree; his son, Allen Dredge; granddaughter, Kristen Patterson; son-in-law, Jim Patterson; his parents; and all eight of his siblings.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 7, from 9:00–9:45 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 320 N. Sheridan Ave., Valley Center, KS. Funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Resthaven Cemetery, Garden of the Cross, 11800 W. Kellogg, Wichita, KS.

Arrangements are with Baker Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.