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FRANCIS DIRKSMEIER Obituary
Of Shrewsbury, April 1, 2012. Husband of Sheila M. (McNiff) Dirksmeier. Father of Francis X. Dirksmeier of Glen Allen, VA, Peter J. Dirksmeier of Madbury, NH, Lynne M. O'Brien of Easthampton, CT, Tracey A. Hester and Jeanne M. Quitadamo, both of Shrewsbury; also survived by 23 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Frank's life by gathering for calling hours at Heald Chiampa Funeral Directors - The Sumner House, 5 Church Road, Shrewsbury Center on Tuesday, April 3rd from 4 - 8p.m. and again at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Mary's Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials to Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, Radnor Station Bldg 2, Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087. To view Frank's online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence please visit
www.healdchiampa.com
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Memories and Condolences
for FRANCIS DIRKSMEIER
Don Kusterer
April 4, 2012
Shiela and Family,
Frank was not only a business associate, but a warm, compassionate friend not only to me, but anyone he touched. We were associates from the 90's as we bought a company that he was a part of, and he became a close friend through that relationship.
Frank didn't know a stranger. I had a conversation with one of our mutual friends who gave me the news of his passing, and in true Frank form, we absolutely howled laughing for the next 15 minutes as we recalled memories of the 3 of us in situations that we had long forgotten, but were committed to memory, which is the gift of our Almighty God, when something like this happens. Though we are not immortal, memories make us so in the minds of those that remain after our passing.
I know he laughed with us, as we recalled specific days and even hours where Frank was a integral part of our very lives. You need to know that some of the pictures on this site frame exactly where Frank was in our lives.
The pictures are those with his mile long arms stretched around as many people as could be enveloped in them in a giant group hug. He was the instigator, the guy that loved everyone, no matter where they were in his life, someone he saw daily or someone who, like myself who might have seen him once a year if I was lucky enough to be where he was.
The human agape ( Greek for all encompassing) love that he felt for his fellow man is to be the benchmark by which the rest of us remaining, should show the business world that a true affectionate love for your fellow business associate is not to be hidden under a bushel, but shared globally with anyone who will listen.
Frank was an absolutely beautiful guy and will be missed greatly in our close Community of Healthcare business associates.
Sincerely,
Don Kusterer, VP Sales and Marketing
Care Line Inc.
Greenbrier TN
Posted by: Don Kusterer - St. Louis , MO - Business Apr 04, 2012
Jill Kirk
April 3, 2012
Tracey, I hope you find comfort in the fond memories you have of times shared with your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 3, 2012
Dear Jeanne, Our prayers and condolences to you and your family at this time. Nick and Eva Morana
Sylvia O'Brien
April 3, 2012
Dear Peter,
Please accept my sympathy at this sad time. I'm very sorry about the loss of your Dad and hope these few words will offer comfort to you and your family.
Sylvia O 'Brien
April 3, 2012
My sincere condolences to you, Sheila, and your family. Frank was a long time friend and great classmate.
Joe McMenimen, BCH '53, BC '57
April 3, 2012
Dear Sheila: It's been a long, long time since the Dirksmeier family left St. Mary's in East Walpole but every so often you come to mind. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Beverly Clarke
John Scotti
April 3, 2012
Peter,
From an old friend at Billy Catalina's Gym, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Sincerely,
John "Jase" Scotti
Karen Ricardi
April 3, 2012
Dear Tracey,
Thinking and praying for you and your family at this most difficult time.
Lynn Bulak
April 2, 2012
Sheila,
May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.So very sorry for your loss.
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