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John Dirck Obituary
He was born May 30, 1923, in Sedalia, a son of John S. Dirck and Minnie P. Wildebrandt Dirck.
On August 7, 1942, he married Virginia Lee Thomas, who predeceased him on Nov. 9, 2002.
John was a lifelong resident of Sedalia, growing up around the Bothwell Community. He worked primarily at Adco Inc., after serving in the Army during WWII, until his retirement in 1988.
He was always helping others, and enjoyed family, friends, and animals. He was always there for someone to lean on. He had attended First Baptist Church and Mt. Herman Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, John R. Dirck, Jr., and wife Jackie of Versailles; three Grandchildren, Kimberly Grinstead and Eric Dirck of Sedalia, and Jessica Demey of Littleton, CO. Also surviving are two Great Grandchildren, Samantha Smith and Zoe Dirck; and three Great-Great-Grandchildren, Alexa M. and Aaron M. Smith and Jude M. Perry; along with several nieces & nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; wife Virginia L. Dirck; son Stephen Dirck; daughter Lura L. Jobe; Great Granddaughter Delia M. Dirck; three brothers David K., Harry M. and Jesse D.; and two sisters Mary E. Greer & Ida M. Dirck.
His body was donated, at his request, to the University of Missouri. A cremation will follow and he will be buried at Mt. Herman Cemetery. There will be no graveside services at this time.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Heckart Funeral Home, with Chaplain Jeremy Caudel officiating. Full military honors will be presented by the U.S. Army and VFW Post 2591. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at Heckart Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Sedalia Animal Shelter, Hospice Compassus or the Central Missouri Honor Flight.
Condolences may be offered at www.heckartfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Dirck
Kim Grinstead
February 2, 2011
Grandpa - I will miss you dearly! I will always remember your wit and love. I know I could always count on you to be there for me even when you didn't agree with me. I am reminded of one of my recent fondest memories of you and grandma in the nursing home and you simply reached out an stroked her hair and said you were so lucky to have her and love her. It was so touching and I will never forget that moment. I love you always......
Barb and Vern Greer
January 23, 2011
John and Jackie,
Sorry about John's passing. At least he's out of pain and you don't have to worry about him any more.
I'll never forget the day he brought Audrey's knomes to me. No one else seemed to care about my pain for her passing. It's tough when both of your parents are gone.
Enid Greer-Crabb
January 21, 2011
John & Jackie and family,
Uncle John was a class act with a great sense of humor but also a serious side as well. A man not afraid to speak his mind. A man I respected and will miss. Hold on to your memories for they will get you through until the day you see him again. Love, hugs and prayers.
January 20, 2011
John, I am very sorry for your loss. I never met your father, but I do
remember when you worked for my Dad at Rusbar when we were
Seniors / classmates.
Keep him with you with good memories. Lean on family and friends
and live life as fully as he must have.
Barbara Zalin Bishop
Larry and Donna Patton
January 20, 2011
Dear Friends, John and Jackie, We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. Hang on to the happy times you had together and treasure those precious memories.
Melissa (Mettenburg) Henry
January 20, 2011
Uncle John will be missed by all who know him. He was such a fun loving Uncle and we have so many great memories of him. You are all in our prayers.
RIP Uncle John!!!!!
Jessica (Mettenburg) Jackson
January 20, 2011
Uncle John will be greatly missed. We loved him very much and know that he loved my sisters and me and our kids. We have numerous, wonderful memories. Although we can't be there to pay our respects, please know that we'll be praying for all of you.
Amanda Underwood
January 19, 2011
Uncle John you will be missed! I love you very much!
Jerry & Deb Waltman
January 19, 2011
Johnny & Jackie, Jerry and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your father. John was a big man with a huge heart. My dad talked about John for many years and told stories of how much fun they had together as kids in school. My father said one day he was going back to Missouri to find John, which he was able to do after about 50 years. They were close friends until the day my father passed away.
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