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Walter Eilert “Walt” Dirks

Birth	:	12 Oct 1916 Brunsville, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Jul 2011 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Description	:	Walter "Walt" Dirks, 94, of Akron, Iowa passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Akron Care Center. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Reverend Dawn Quame will officiate. Private family burial will be prior to the services on Saturday. Military rites will be conducted by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2011, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can... Read More	Walter "Walt" Dirks, 94, of Akron, Iowa passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Akron Care Center. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Reverend Dawn Quame will officiate. Private family burial will be prior to the services on Saturday. Military rites will be conducted by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2011, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com. Walter Eilert Dirks was born October 12, 1916 to John and Mary (Pageler) Dirks in Brunsville, Iowa. Walter grew up in Brunsville where he was baptized and confirmed in the German Lutheran faith. He graduated from the LeMars High School in 1934. After graduation, he worked at the First State Bank in Brunsville for one year. In 1935, Walt and his brother, Fred, started a hardware, plumbing, heating, and appliance store in Akron. On January 6, 1937, Walt was united in marriage with Roberta Pollock. They made their home in Akron and were married for 71 years until Roberta's death on August 19, 2008. In April 1944, Walt was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served on bases in California, Kentucky and Alabama. Not long after he was drafted, peace seemed imminent, so some fathers were released from the Army. Walt was honorably discharged in December 1944. He was a proud member of Hoschler American Legion Post 186 in Akron for over 65 years. When he had entered the service, he sold his share of the business to his brother, Fred. After his military service, he engaged in farming for one year, and then once more returned to the hardware business; taking over the appliance and bottle gas portion. He continued in this until 1953 when he sold his business and once again became actively engaged in farming, which he enjoyed very much, until he retired in 1974. Walt and Roberta spent 30-plus winters in Phoenix and formed many friendships there. They also spent many summer vacations at Lake Okoboji where they owned a cabin that they generously shared with their daughters and families. Walt had many hobbies that he enjoyed tremendously. These included hunting, trap shooting, fishing, playing cards, golfing, and bowling. Walt spoke only Platt Deutsch (Low German), his parents' primary language, until he started school and learned English. He maintained his knowledge of German the rest of his life and enjoyed speaking it with relatives, some Akron residents, and others nearby until they were gone. He was the only remaining Akron resident to speak Low German. His beloved wife, Roberta, whom he missed until the day he died, preceded Walt in death. Those remaining to cherish his memory include his four daughters: Judy Dirks of Northfield, MN; Nadine (Sam) Philips of Akron; Deanna (Larry) Boe of Akron; and Sharon (Dennis) Pauling of Austin, TX. He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Karen Berg; John Philips; Ann Franzenburg; Mark Philips; Sasha Makel; Danae Werthman; Nadiya Buerk; Joanna Dubinsky; Kristen Doyle; Jennifer Garcia; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Ben, Henry, Fred, Ed, William Dirks, and Oelrich Frerichs; his sisters: Anna Frerichs, Minnie Harms Downing, Marie Hunter, Tena Marineau, Marie Albright, Johanna Renken; and his grandson, David Pauling. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Walt's name to the Akron Care Center Building Fund.

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Walter Eilert “Walt” Dirks's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
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Walter Eilert “Walt” Dirks death on 1 Jul 2011 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

John Henry Dirks

(1866 - 1955)

Talke Maria “Mary” Pageler Dirks

(1873 - 1959)

Spouse

Roberta Mae Pollock Dirks

(1917 - 2008)

Siblings

Johanna A. Dirks Renken

(1914 - 1951)

Johann Frederick “Fred” Dirks

(1894 - 1979)

Tena Frerichs Marienau

(1895 - 1991)

Henry Dirks

(1896 - 1986)

Edwin Jansen “Ed” Dirks

(1897 - 1983)

Marie Frerichs Albright

(1899 - 1988)

Anna M. Dirks Frerichs

(1899 - 1984)

Wilhelmina “Minnie” Dirks Harms/Downing

(1904 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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

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

3. Mount Hope Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

4. Union Creek Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

5. Gores Bluff Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

6. Westfield Township Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

7. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7682991, -96.6624985

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8741000, -96.6876000

9. Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9379000, -96.6090000

10. Old Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9455986, -96.5868988

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

12. Mills Family Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7188460, -96.6019280

13. First Brule Creek Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Old
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8588462, -96.7215592

15. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

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

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

18. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

19. Nora Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9314003, -96.7061005

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

21. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

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

23. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018

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