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Jerome Dirnberger Obituary
Jerome Henry "Jerry" Dirnberger, age 79, passed away on July 14, 2014, in Palm Springs, California. He was born Oct. 2, 1934, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, to Joseph and Bernadine Dirnberger. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice "Dolly" Dirnberger; his granddaughter, Niccole Lynn Holly; his sisters CeCe, Bernie, and Margaret; and his brothers Leo, Joe and John. He is survived by his daughter, Alice-Ann Piens and her husband, Paul Piens, of Palm Springs; his grandsons Brian Holly, Cody Piens, Garrett Piens and Joey Hounsell of Palm Desert; his two sisters, Gen of Rancho Bernardo and Marie of Minneapolis; his brother Gene of Albuquerque; and his great-granddaughter, Evie. Also many nieces and nephews survive him. Jerry has lived in Palm Springs since he was a child, and he graduated from Palm Springs High School. He was the owner of Palm Springs Yamaha Motorcycle Shop for 40 years. He will be greatly missed. Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church, 151 W. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs, CA.
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Thurman Arnold
July 26, 2021
I remember Jerry and johnny from the Yamaha days on Ramon in the early 60s. He lived a long, long life and it saddens me to see the passing of our parents' generation. All the best!
August 22, 2014
Thank you all for the kind words and memories. I did have a very special and amazing Dad. Miss you! Love Squeeker
Lucy (Lanca) Butkus
August 3, 2014
Dear Alice and family, We were so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that we send our deepest sympathy and hold you close in thought and prayers that God will comfort you in knowing that your Dad is in a beautiful
place and reunited again with your Mom.
Their spirit and love will always be with you.
Lucy and family
Thurman Arnold, III
August 3, 2014
I first met Jerry and Johnny when I was a 12 year old, ardently desiring my first Yamaha Enduro. My father had known them both for years. I well remember Steve McQueen riding up to their shop on Ramon, as I and a friend desperately sought to trail that man, long before Cat City was incorporated. Jerry was the ultimate sweetheart of a man, and he knew and loved kids as well as his family - not to mention 2 cylinder motorcycles. His passing is much more an historical loss to this community than some of us can remember. Cheers to his family; he was good man.
Sally Songy
August 3, 2014
Alice, we were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this heartfelt time.
Sally Songy and Beverly Watt
August 2, 2014
Dennis will miss youy dad alot Alice.our sincere sympathy to the family,
August 1, 2014
Dear Alice and family Steve and I are so sorry to hear of your dads passing, he was a funny and nice guy who made a great team with your mom . Steve and Robin Harris
david bennett
August 1, 2014
my wife Brigitte and myself lived on 1050 granvia valmonte I was a painting ontractor we moved to jesup ga in 2003. I,m for your loss
don mckinney
August 1, 2014
A very good person moves on to the motorcycle track in the
sky . A wonderful man who brought a new dimension to the desert of fun and excitement , a real unique man will be
remembered by me and my friends fondly .
Sally McManus
August 1, 2014
Alice, I'm so sad to hear about your dad's passing. I know you and your dad were close. I remember many conversations you and I had about your dad and our days as students at Palm Springs High School. I miss seeing you, as well!
Sally (Hall) McManus
Travis Nolan
August 1, 2014
I grew up buying parts and getting my bikes fixed at his shop. Sorry for your loss Joey, he was alway nice and fair.
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