Louis R. Dirksen's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2022 in Portland, Indiana

Louis R. Dirksen

June 1, 1937 - April 21, 2022 (84 years old)

Portland, Indiana

Louis R. Dirksen's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2022 in Portland, Indiana

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Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

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Louis R. Dirksen

June 1, 1937 - April 21, 2022 (84 years old)

Portland, Indiana


Louis R. Dirksen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 21, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Louis R. Dirksen (Portland, Indiana), born in Maria Stein, Ohio. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Louis R. Dirksen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Dirksen and Philamena Dirksen (Homan); his son Mark Dirksen; his grandson Nicolas Dirksen; and his siblings, Herbert Dirksen, Dennis Dirksen, Rita Evers, Helen Wenning and Esther Winner.

He is survived by: his wife Sally Brandewie; his children, Diane Geier (Thomas) of St. Henry, Robert Dirksen (Carol) of Bryant, Matthew Dirksen (Paula) of Winchester, Dan Dirksen (Tina) of Portland, Aaron Dirksen (Alicia) of Portland and Alan Dirksen (Vickie) of Portland; his sisters, Alma Schmitmeyer of Cransberry, Joan Poeppelman of Osgood and Ruth Evers (Marvin) of St. Henry; and his sister-in-law Judy Dirksen (Thirty) of Casella. He is also survived by Thirty eight grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home



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April 23, 2022

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April 23, 2022

Mark & Susan Harris / TTG Equipment sent flowers

“In loving memory of Louis R. Dirksen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”


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April 22, 2022

Roger and Peggy Forsthoefel, Ramona O'Brien, Douglas and Judy Forsthoefel lit a candle


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April 22, 2022

Roger and Peggy Forsthoefel, Ramona O'Brien, Douglas and Judy Forsthoefel sent flowers

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April 22, 2022

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“In loving memory of Louis R. Dirksen, With deepest sympathies.”


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Apr 24

Visitation

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home
221 N S Meridian St, Portland, IN 47371

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Apr 25

Visitation

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home
221 N S Meridian St, Portland, IN 47371

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Apr 25

Mass of Christian Burial

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
506 E Walnut St, Portland, IN 47371

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