Bertrand C. “B.C.” Dirks
Obituary
MOUNDRIDGE - Bertrand C. "B.C."
Dirks, 89, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Newton Medical
Center, Newton.
He was born September 13, 1925 in
McPherson County, KS the son of Brinton M. and Blanche Kaegi Dirks.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He had worked for Moundridge
USD 423 for many years and was a member of the West Zion Mennonite
Church, Moundridge. On December 15, 1990 he married Joyce Stucky
Graber at Moundridge.
His survivors include his wife Joyce
Dirks of Moundridge, his children, Bruce (Sonyia) Dirks of Oklahoma
City, OK, Debra (Joe) Lichti of Moundridge, Patti (Dale) Moddelmog of
Moundridge, Barry (Cheryl) Dirks of St. Augustine, FL, David
(Sherrie) Dirks of McPherson, Kenny (Tammy) Dirks of Pocasset, OK,
step children, Steve (Linda) Graber of Moundridge, Julie (Mark
Premock) Graber of Chicago, Lisa (Bob) Stroble of Manhattan, KS,
Shawn (Lonnie) Funk of Manhattan, KS, Kenton (Judy) Graber of Topeka,
Sheila (Jason) Walker of Manhattan, numerous grandchildren, great
grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren, 1
sister, Rachel Rupp of Moundridge and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by 1 brother
B. Marlo Dirks.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., with
the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015
at Moundridge Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m.,
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at West Zion Mennonite Church, Moundridge,
with Pastor Brad Roth officiating. Burial will follow in the West
Zion Cemetery, Moundridge.
Memorials may be sent to either the
West Zion Mennonite Church or the Billy Graham Association in care of
Moundridge Funeral Home, Moundridge.
Published in The Kansan from Mar. 3 to
Mar. 5, 2015