Wilton, NY - Robert L. Dyke (Bob), 74, a resident of Wilton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at home with loved ones by his side following a quick battle with cancer. Bob was a native of Glens Falls, and spent 54 years with his wife, Rena, in Wilton. Bob started his adult life as an Aviation Machinist with the U.S. Marine Corps. After the Marines, he entered the work force as an electrician with Ernst Electric, eventually joining the union and retiring from IBEW Local 236 in 2001. Time after that was spent with friends and family on the golf course, hunting, traveling with Rena in their motor home and enjoying winters in Florida. Bob is survived by his wife, Rena (Ernst)of Wilton, two daughters, Colleen Shannon, Westchester, IL, and Carolyn Zinn (Todd), Mishicot, WI, a son, Robert Dyke (Bonnie), Schagticoke, NY; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Nancie Bidwell and Eileen Dixon; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Bette Dyke. Relatives and friends may call from 4pm to 8pm Monday, February 25, 2013 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A funeral service will be at 9:30am Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. The family would like to express a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Saratoga Hospital for their kindness and outstanding care. Donations can be made to: Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.