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George Dirksen Obituary
Beloved husband of Diane M. Dirksen (nee Peradotto) for 53 years; brother of Jim Dirksen, Jeanne Fiorita & Jeff Dirksen; brother-in-law of John Peradotto; father of Joshua & Jonathan Dirksen; father-in-law of Mark Herrick; beloved Pop Pop to Molly, Madeline, Amelia & Avery Dirksen; and uncle to many Peradotto's, Dirksen's and Fiorita's.
Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Rhea; his sister, Mary K; his brother-in-law Richard Peradotto & his daughter, Melissa (nee Dirksen) Herrick.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 from 3:00-7:00PM at Kutis Funeral Home South in St. Louis. For those unable to attend, we will also have a memorial service in Naperville later this year.
Funeral mass will be on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:00AM at St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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William Querrey
March 5, 2021
I just saw this Diane! I am so sorry! Both you and George played and your family played a major role in my life. I have very fond memories of everyone. I am truly sorry and praying for you all.
William Querrey
Dennis Barfuss
January 26, 2021
To Diane and the entire family, we are so deeply saddened for the loss of George. He was a great person and a wonderful dad. I had the pleasure of working with George for a career at Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent Technologies and Bell Labs. We were fellow Indian Guide's with the boys. We just learned of his passing today and are very saddened. We will keep you all in our prayers. Denny and Joanne Barfuss
Mike Hurlbert
January 22, 2021
My thoughts and condolences to Diane, Josh and Jonathan and all of the Dirksen family. George was a great guy and I always looked forward to him making us laugh as part of our annual Christian Family Camp. Peace to him and God's grace to all who loved and knew him.
Kathy and Tom Sheridan
January 21, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the months to come. While it has been years since we have seen your family, George was quite a guy and I know he will be missed by many. So many memories from Raph's -- as well as driving our daughters to wherever they wanted to go. Now he is in the arms of the Lord. May his memory be a blessing to you and all who knew him.
Sid Scott
January 20, 2021
George was my first office mate and first friend when I joined Bell Laboratories in Naperville in 1969. During the years that followed, my young family (Gloria, David & Becca) shared many happy times with George, Diane, Melissa, Josh, and Jonathan. Thank you for your warm friendship my friend. Rest peacefully in the arms of God. Diane, Josh, Jonathan, may God give you comfort and peace. Sid Scott
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Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, South County Chapel5255 Lemay Ferry Road (at Butler Hill), Saint Louis, MO 63129
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