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Henry Dirks

Birth	:	7 Jan 1896 Grant Township, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 May 1986 Paris, Lamar County, Texas, USA
Burial	:	Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8514600, -96.2902600
Plot	:	Lot 32
Description	:	Services held Wednesday for former Akron businessman Henry Dirks, 90, a former Akron businessman, died Thursday (May 15, 1986) at a nursing home in Paris, Texas after an extended illness. Services were held at Paris, Texas Monday, May 19. Memorial services were also held at Immanuel Lutheran church in Akron Wednesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Benard A. Nelson officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery at Christ Lutheran church, Grant Township, under the direction of the Schroeder funeral home, Akron. Carol Harris, Soloist, sang "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "The... Read More	Services held Wednesday for former Akron businessman Henry Dirks, 90, a former Akron businessman, died Thursday (May 15, 1986) at a nursing home in Paris, Texas after an extended illness. Services were held at Paris, Texas Monday, May 19. Memorial services were also held at Immanuel Lutheran church in Akron Wednesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Benard A. Nelson officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery at Christ Lutheran church, Grant Township, under the direction of the Schroeder funeral home, Akron. Carol Harris, Soloist, sang "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "The Lord My Shephard Is" accompanied by organist Phyllis Frisk. Pallbearers were Rick Dirks, Mike Caskey, Steve Frerichs, David Dirks, Jay Dirks, and William Hunter. Henry Dirks was born January 7, 1896 in Grant Township, Plymouth County to John and Anke Marie (Borchers) Dirks. He married Ethel Bruns May 16, 1917 at Brunsville, Iowa. They made their home in Brunsville for the next seven years. Henry was a carpenter at that time. In 1923 the family moved to Akron when Henry and his brothers, Ed and William started the Dirks Motor Company. He continued in this business until 1956 when he sold his interest in the business to Ed and Dick Dirks. Henry served on the Akron city council, and also as mayor of Akron for one term. He served two terms on the Plymouth county board of supervisors. He served on the board of directors of the First National Bank of Akron for 50 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran church of Akron, having served as a member of the church council and was the church treasurer for a number of years. He was a member of Freedom Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Akron, having served as Worshipful Master in 1952. In September of 1984 he and Ethel moved to Paris, Texas. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Leonard of Paris, Texas, and Ronald of Maiden, Missouri; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Hunter of Woodward, Okla. and Mrs. Minnie Downing of Bayonne, N.J.; one brother, Walter of Akron; two step-sisters, Mrs. Tena Marienau and Mrs. Marie Albright, both of Le Mars; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. [Source: Akron Register Tribune; Akron, Iowa; Volume 99, Number 49; 5-22-1986]

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Henry Dirks's memorial is located at: Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Henry Dirks death?
Henry Dirks death on 15 May 1986 in Paris, Lamar County, Texas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Henry Dirks's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8514600
Longitude: -96.2902600

Family Members:

Parent

John Henry Dirks

(1866 - 1955)

Anke Maria Borchers Dirks

(1870 - 1911)

Spouse

Ethel C Bruns Dirks

(1897 - 1994)

Siblings

Johann Frederick “Fred” Dirks

(1894 - 1979)

Edwin Jansen “Ed” Dirks

(1897 - 1983)

Anna M. Dirks Frerichs

(1899 - 1984)

Wilhelmina “Minnie” Dirks Harms/Downing

(1904 - 1999)

Johanna A. Dirks Renken

(1914 - 1951)

Walter Eilert “Walt” Dirks

(1916 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

2. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

3. Saint Peter Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8081017, -96.2767029

4. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021

5. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

6. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

8. Resthaven Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

9. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

10. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

11. Calvary Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

13. Seney Cemetery
Seney, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8586655, -96.1265106

14. Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

15. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

16. Hillside Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

17. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

18. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

19. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

20. Sherman Township Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

21. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Oyens, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

22. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

23. Riverside Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

24. Stanton Cemetery
Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024