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Dirac Twidwell Obituary

LA MONTE - Dirac Lars Twidwell Sr., 61, of La Monte, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at his home.
He was born August 25, 1959, in North Platte, NE, a son of the late Bryson and Margie (Eaton) Twidwell. On August 18, 1979, he was united in marriage to Joan Marie Hoefer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sutherland, NE, who survives of the home.
He was a 1977 graduate of North Platte Senior High School. He attended Mid Plains Community College in North Platte where he played baseball and earned an AA degree in 1979.
Dirac completed a 40-year career with Union Pacific Railroad as a signalman and retired in 2019 as signal shop manager with RCL Wiring in Sedalia.
He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and attended St. Patrick chapel. He was a third-degree member of Council 831 Knights of Columbus.
Dirac made life a hobby and knew no stranger. He enjoyed fishing, pheasant hunting, deer hunting and golfing. Most of all, he loved his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: Dirac Twidwell Jr. (Kristin), and their children, Marin Elizabeth, age 10, and Caius Matthew, age 7, of Lincoln, NE, Joshua Twidwell (Sylvia), of Stratford, CT, and their children, Magdalene Flora, age 4, Evelyn Albina, age 2, and Roslyn Sylvia, age 4 months; and Jeremiah Twidwell, of Jefferson City; four siblings: Janice Scott, of Preston, Linda Brown (Rob), of Omaha, NE, Marcia Rowley (Don), of Adams, NE, and Bryson Twidwell (Irina), of Spain; in-laws: Judith Johnson, of Cedar Rapids, IA, Dolores Ohmstede (Jim), of Granger, IA, Raymond Hoefer (Gachia), of Carmel, IN, Dennis Hoefer (Kimberly), of Columbus, NE and Jim Dalton (Donna), of Cedar Rapids, IA; and many nephews and nieces.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Howard and Terry; and brothers-in-law, Doug Scott, Larry Johnson and Gregory Hoefer.
Friends may pay their respects and sign the guest book on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia.
Prayers of the rosary and a private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick chapel of St. Vincent de Paul Parish with a live-stream starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020. The live-stream can be found as an event on the Heckart Funeral Home's Facebook page.
A Celebration of Dirac's Life will be held at a later date. In the meantime, the family requests a toast to Dirac's memory.
Burial will take place at a later date.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Pheasants Forever in care of Heckart Funeral Home.

Published by Warrensburg Star-Journal from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2020.
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So sorry Joannie for your loss. Lots of love coming your way!!

Pat Bahl (Thalken)

December 30, 2020

Joni, so sorry for your Loss, prayers sent your way

Diana McCarty

December 17, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. From stories I have heard from Josh and my son Nick. There are many wonderful stories to remember. My heart goes out to your family. Prayers to all.

Eileen Martin

Friend

December 15, 2020

Our sincerest condolences for your loss.......

Skip and Chicki Kost

December 13, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for Joan and family.

Rose Anne Livengood

December 12, 2020

Joan, our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family during this time

Dave & Janelle Ohmstede

December 12, 2020

I am so sorry Josh. I only Josh but I believe that Dirac lives in Josh and the goodness, humor and work ethic I have witnessed is a testimony to the Tidwell spirit.

Leo Robinson

December 12, 2020

I am so terribly sorry for the loss of Dirac, Sr. He was full of joy and had an infectious laugh.

Christine Fisher

Acquaintance

December 12, 2020

My mom Carrie and I send our prayers and sympathy! May he Rest In Peace!

Sister Catherine Nagl

December 12, 2020

Joan - was very sad to hear about Dirac. He was a good friend and I enjoyed working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brenda & Steve Parker

December 12, 2020

My sympathy to all the family.

Debbie Radcliffe

December 12, 2020

There are so many good memories. .. Looking down from the stage seeing that towering man smiling, making sure the mosh pit was respectful.
Him bursting into the pull barn, like the cool aid man with apple pie moonshine and laughs for all.
Ya just never knew when he'd show up but if we were playing a song he liked he might just pop in, it was kinda like summoning a happy kraken.
Him laughing at my silly squeamishness over the hanging deer..."I thought you were a tough military guy hawhawhawhaw!"
He treated me like part of the family and Istill look up to him as a role model of the kind of guy I'd like to be.
His laugh is forever etched on my mymory.
Can't seem to find words to share how sad I feel for you all.
You are a terrific family.
Dirac was the best of the best.
It is a terrible loss I cry for you.

Neoklis Martin

December 12, 2020

Joan, so sorry to hear about Dirac. We had so many fun times together deer hunting, making jerky. I learned so much from him about the outdoors. Always will cherish our trips we made to Saugatuk, college Station and Herman wine trail. Dirac jr, Josh, Jeremiah your dad was the best dad ever.

Dave Jolly

Coworker

December 12, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Sondra, Crystal, Nicole and Mikayla

Sondra Griffin

December 11, 2020

Dear Joan, I wish I could give you a big hug. I am so sorry to hear of Dirac's passing. It seems like just yesterday, he was giving horse rides to all the nieces and nephews. His kindness will always be remembered. much affection to you all..Nancy

Nancy Field

December 11, 2020

As if this year couldn't get any worse, it does with a major loss to the Twidwell family. Deepest sympathies to all of you during your difficult time. Mr. Twidwell, it was a pleasure learning your Midwestern culture of cornhole, 3 man, and driving under the speed limit in the All American Valley. I hope you enjoyed our Northeastern culture of how we dive off docks, tread water in the LI sound, and most importantly mastering the art of the mehhh. Mr. Twidwell, I raise my glass to the heavens for you. NA ZDROWIE!!!

Michael and Alyssa Mysliwiec

December 11, 2020

Terry Miller

December 11, 2020

Courtenay Milliron

December 11, 2020

Josh,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

Alan and Patricia Brown

December 11, 2020

Victoria Donovan

December 10, 2020

To Dirac Twidwell Sr.
It´s hard to say Thank you for all the times you made our lives more entertaining. So many stories and laughs Michelle and l will always remember or small Tailgate with you and Dirac Jr a few years back. So many funny stories we had never heard before. As we walked up to the game you would talk to strangers like you knew them for years. It was a great day.

Ty, Michelle, Mya, Ava Rowley

December 10, 2020

Joan, I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Miranda White

December 10, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Joan, Dirac Jr, Josh & Jeremiah. I have been honored to know Dirac for 35 years. He was an awesome person and absolutely one of the best friends I have ever had. I have enjoyed many days of working, coaching, fishing and just hanging out with him. I will definitely miss him but do have countless memories of of the great times we had together. Rest in peace my friend!

Keith Kettner

December 10, 2020

Regina Bauer

December 10, 2020

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Dirac. He was always a pleasure to be around and brought a lot of laughter. He was a very dedicated railroader and great to work with. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Terry and Debra Miller

December 10, 2020

Joan & family,

It is heart breaking to learn that Dirac left us so soon. He's been a brother to me as his family welcomed me with open arms while I was attending UNL. His big laughs and quirky sense of humor always brought a smile to my heart. I will always remember him as that tall and slender kid with long arms and legs that he didn't know what to do with them. I am so grateful to know him. May the memories of him comfort you. Dirac, RIP until we meet again.

Eric Tang

December 10, 2020

Dear Joan, Dirac Jr., Josh and Jeremy,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband and father. Simply put, Dirac Sr. was an awesome Uncle. He would light up any room he entered, was full of so much energy and was just so much fun to be around. As a kid I will never forget racing that train! As the years passed we did not get to see each other as much but I always looked forward to our family gatherings where we could talk all things sports. My family´s thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this incredibly difficult time. He will be greatly missed but the memories will be cherished.

Eric Dalton

December 10, 2020

To all of my Uncle's family and friends, many heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you. Some of my fondest memories are from when we were kids (Dirac was only 3yrs older than I). Memories of building tree forts, hay forts, all of the childhood things at grandma and grandpa Twidwell's house...going to watch him play baseball starting with grandpa couching little league, on up until he was in college. He was quite the jokester and prankster too.
RIP my uncle..... You will dearly be missed by many. I take great joy in knowing you are in heaven with grandma and grandpa. Love, your niece Brenda...and Steve.

Brenda & Steve Butler

December 10, 2020

To all the family and friends of our cousin Dirac: my deepest condolences on the loss of a man far too young. I will cherish the memories of the great times we all had, especially holidays at your childhood home or Grandma Ruth's. Your work here is done. Rest in Peace. May God hold all who mourn in the palm of His hand, today and always, bringing comfort, peace, and especially His love. Peggy Eaton Tanner

Peggy Eaton Tanner

December 10, 2020

Uncle Dirac,

“In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, that no one can ever fill.” - unknown

Shall we meet again Uncle Dirac. My loving thoughts and prayers to my family during this time.
Love, Jennifer

Jennifer Corrick

Family

December 10, 2020

Jennifer Corrick

December 10, 2020

Jennifer Corrick

December 10, 2020

Dirac, I always enjoyed your company at family reunions. Always full of laughter, kindness, and humor. Thank you for the good short memories. Gone too soon! You will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family! We love you all!

Wallace Kariuki

December 10, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him as a cute little guy who was my friend Linda's little brother. Prayers are with all of you during this time.

Evelyn Fosbinder King

December 10, 2020

We have so many amazing memories with him! All those hilarious and long trips (we drove, and drove, and drove...) to visit family for the holidays! Please share some of your memories with us as we honor the life of a very great man. We love you, Bang Bang!

Joshua Twidwell

December 10, 2020

Dirac you were a great guy and I always enjoyed working with you. You were always in great spirits and you helped me more times than I could count. I am very sorry for your family's loss and you will be missed by all.

Mark Huebner

December 10, 2020

I truly loved working with Dirac. He was funny and always in a good mode. I am sure he is looking for a new fishing hole in heaven as we speak. My prayers to the family.

Norman Cleghorn

Friend

December 10, 2020

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December 10, 2020

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