Sydney E. Dresback was born September 2, 1936, in Monticello, to Wayne and Georgia Dresback, and died January 14, 2023, at age 86. Syd attended Murray State College, where he met and later married his wife, Betty Mae (Barr). They were married for 65 years before she preceded him in death in 2020.
Syd worked in sales most of his career, retiring as Vice President of Sales for Skyline Movers. He was a member for 50 years and very active in Calvary United Protestant Church, serving on various committees and as an Elder and Session Chair.
He left a lifetime legacy of community service, serving in the Jaycees as a young husband and father, and volunteering in various roles in the Village of Monee. He was director of the Golf Vista Estates Homeowners Association, chairman of the Police Commission, an election judge, served on the Monee Parks and Recreation Committee, filmed the village board meetings, served on the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and was recognized as Monee’s Volunteer of the Year, riding in the Monee Fall Fest parade, together with Betty as the Grand Marshals. Syd has been described as a real “people person” and enjoyed visiting with family, friends, and neighbors. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling, and bird watching.
Syd leaves three daughters, Tamara (David) McDonald, Deanna (Thomas) Miller, and Cynthia (Michael) Robinson; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mae; and older sister Patricia Heiser.
A memorial service to celebrate Syd’s life will be held on Saturday, February 18, at 10 a.m., at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive, in Park Forest. Those interested may make donations to Calvary United Protestant Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.