Ursula Ella Dykes Obituary
We announce the death of Ursula Ella Dykes of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, who passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 90. Ursula will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Ursula will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Ursula will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Ursula’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, August Geisel and Frieda Geisel; her husband Walter David Dykes; and her siblings, Heinz, Rudy, Wilhelm Geisel, Anna Marie Peterson, Erna Bellois and Anni Kramer.
She is survived by: her children, Walter Thomas Dykes and Sara Ann O'Neal; her grandchildren, Jacqueline Dawn Lee and Raymond Walter O'Neal (R. J.); and her great grandchild Jocelyn Rayne Lee. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
