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Gerald Wilken Dirks

Birth	:	15 Mar 1930 Wayne Township, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Jun 2011 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1650009, -91.1825027
Description	:	Gerald Wilken Dirks March 15, 1930 - June 27, 2011 Gerald W. Dirks age 81, of Monticello, died peacefully, Monday June 27, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 Friday morning July 1, 2011 at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church with interment in the Wayne Zion Cemetery with Military Honors. Rev. Ellery Dykeman will officiate at the services. Friends may call from 4 until 8 Thursday at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello. Thoughts, Memories and Condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made... Read More	Gerald Wilken Dirks March 15, 1930 - June 27, 2011 Gerald W. Dirks age 81, of Monticello, died peacefully, Monday June 27, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 Friday morning July 1, 2011 at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church with interment in the Wayne Zion Cemetery with Military Honors. Rev. Ellery Dykeman will officiate at the services. Friends may call from 4 until 8 Thursday at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello. Thoughts, Memories and Condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, Above and Beyond Hospice or a charity of choice. Surviving is his wife, Betty, 4 children, Kevin (Michele) Shawnee, KS, Karen (Gary) Nelson, Mount Vernon, Kraig (Gina) and Keith (Cheryl) Monticello, 12 grandchildren, 7 great-Grandchildren, 2 brothers, Merle (Etta), Loren (Barb) both of Monticello and a sister in law Judi Dirks, Marion. He was preceded in death by his Parents and a brother Eldon. Gerald Wilken Dirks was born March 15, 1930 in Wayne Township, Jones County, Iowa. He was the son of August and Loretta Wilken, Dirks. He received his early education in the rural schools of Wayne Township. Gerald graduated from the Monticello Community Schools with the class of 1948. Gerald farmed until he went to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. Gerald W. Dirks and Betty Lou Barnes were married on December 24, 1952 at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. The couple farmed for a brief time in Castle Grove Township before returning to farm in Wayne Township. Gerald retired from active farming in 1990 and the couple moved to Monticello in 1998. Gerald drove a school bus for 26 years and kept busy in farm related work, driving for CPS and assisting with planting and harvesting for Carl and Richard Wolken. Gerald was a life long member of the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church where he was baptized on April 13, 1930 and confirmed his faith on May 28, 1944.

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Where is Gerald Wilken Dirks's memorial?
Gerald Wilken Dirks's memorial is located at: Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA.
When did Gerald Wilken Dirks death?
Gerald Wilken Dirks death on 27 Jun 2011 in Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald Wilken Dirks's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1650009
Longitude: -91.1825027

Family Members:

Parent

August Janssen Dirks

(1905 - 1984)

Loretta Marie Wilken Dirks

(1908 - 2004)

Spouse

Betty Lou Barnes Dirks

(1935 - 2020)

Siblings

Merle August Dirks

(1934 - 2019)

Eldon W. Dirks

(1945 - 2011)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

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Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

9. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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10. Oakwood Cemetery
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13. Antioch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0850400, -91.2107100

14. Hazel Green Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026

15. Scotch Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

16. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

18. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

19. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

20. North Madison Pioneers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1099790, -91.0640000

21. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1032982, -91.2975006

22. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

23. Glenn Cemetery
Jackson, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583410, -91.1416920

24. Johnsontown Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458015, -91.0346985