Obituary for Dylan L. DeWert
Dylan L. DeWert, age 56 of Corning, NY passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Dylan had a successful racing career competing in the Amateur, Street Stock and Small Block Modified Divisions. DeWert had a brief stint in the Late Model Division at the former Dundee Speedway (Outlaw Speedway) prior to making his mark in the Modified Division at both Woodhull and Black Rock along with several other venues across the region winning multiple feature events. His racing resume includes Modified feature wins at Black Rock Speedway, Woodhull Raceway and his two biggest Modified victories coming at the Little Valley Speedway where he won the last two Modified Specials. In addition, he was the first ever feature winner in the T3 All Star Series for 358 Modifieds at the Black Rock Speedway in April of 2005. He was a former Amateur Track Champion at Woodhull Raceway.
In addition to his success as a driver, DeWert was also a gifted fabricator having built numerous chassis for the likes of Super Stock Track Champion, Larry Knowles along with DeWert’s good friend and fellow Modified driver. The late Lyle Sherwood just to name a few.
After retiring from the sport several years ago as a speed shop owner, chassis builder and driver, DeWert found solace in owning and fabricating street rods and muscle cars where he and his wife, Rhonda enjoyed their time attending car shows and rallies.
Dylan operated and owned Dew Pro Excavating, a construction company where he worked nights and weekends doing small site work projects for both residential and commercial clients.
Dylan was an avid deer hunter who loved the outdoors, spending as much time as possible at his parent’s farm in Campbell, NY.
Prior to and during his illness, DeWert was the acting Town of Corning, NY Highway Superintendent where his career spanned over thirty years beginning as a laborer, truck driver and heavy equipment operator before his twenty-year tenure as Superintendent.
In addition to all his accomplishments in life he was also a proud and active member and a former President of the Steuben County Town and Municipal Highway Association.
Dylan was a passionate man who took pride in his works. If there was a job that needed done right Dylan was the man for the job.
DeWert was predeceased by his mother, Gertrude and father, Alan; his beloved four-legged companion: Jake.
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda and sons: Dylan Jr. (Jasmine) and Dalton. In addition, he has a brother, Aubrey (Kathy) DeWert; niece, Jamie DeWert; great niece, Katie DeWert., along with several aunt, uncles, and cousins.
Memorial donations in Dylan’s name can be made to Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, and/or Steuben County Town High Superintendent Association Scholarship Fund. 71 Depot Street, Canisteo, NY 14823.
A Celebration of Life will be held by his family at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Home, Corning.
Kind words or fond memories of Dylan can be offered to his family at www.PhillipsFuneralHome.com
Dylan had a successful racing career competing in the Amateur, Street Stock and Small Block Modified Divisions. DeWert had a brief stint in the Late Model Division at the former Dundee Speedway (Outlaw Speedway) prior to making his mark in the Modified Division at both Woodhull and Black Rock along with several other venues across the region winning multiple feature events. His racing resume includes Modified feature wins at Black Rock Speedway, Woodhull Raceway and his two biggest Modified victories coming at the Little Valley Speedway where he won the last two Modified Specials. In addition, he was the first ever feature winner in the T3 All Star Series for 358 Modifieds at the Black Rock Speedway in April of 2005. He was a former Amateur Track Champion at Woodhull Raceway.
In addition to his success as a driver, DeWert was also a gifted fabricator having built numerous chassis for the likes of Super Stock Track Champion, Larry Knowles along with DeWert’s good friend and fellow Modified driver. The late Lyle Sherwood just to name a few.
After retiring from the sport several years ago as a speed shop owner, chassis builder and driver, DeWert found solace in owning and fabricating street rods and muscle cars where he and his wife, Rhonda enjoyed their time attending car shows and rallies.
Dylan operated and owned Dew Pro Excavating, a construction company where he worked nights and weekends doing small site work projects for both residential and commercial clients.
Dylan was an avid deer hunter who loved the outdoors, spending as much time as possible at his parent’s farm in Campbell, NY.
Prior to and during his illness, DeWert was the acting Town of Corning, NY Highway Superintendent where his career spanned over thirty years beginning as a laborer, truck driver and heavy equipment operator before his twenty-year tenure as Superintendent.
In addition to all his accomplishments in life he was also a proud and active member and a former President of the Steuben County Town and Municipal Highway Association.
Dylan was a passionate man who took pride in his works. If there was a job that needed done right Dylan was the man for the job.
DeWert was predeceased by his mother, Gertrude and father, Alan; his beloved four-legged companion: Jake.
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda and sons: Dylan Jr. (Jasmine) and Dalton. In addition, he has a brother, Aubrey (Kathy) DeWert; niece, Jamie DeWert; great niece, Katie DeWert., along with several aunt, uncles, and cousins.
Memorial donations in Dylan’s name can be made to Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, and/or Steuben County Town High Superintendent Association Scholarship Fund. 71 Depot Street, Canisteo, NY 14823.
A Celebration of Life will be held by his family at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Home, Corning.
Kind words or fond memories of Dylan can be offered to his family at www.PhillipsFuneralHome.com