Obituary of Eldon W. Dirks

Eldon W. Dirks, 65, of Marion, IA, died in his home of pancreatic cancer on Thursday, March 10, 2011 with his family at his side. Per Eldon’s request, there will not be a visitation or funeral service. A private Christian burial will be held at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Monticello at a later date. Memorials and condolences may be directed to his family. Online condolences may be sent through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Iowa City is caring for Eldon’s family and his arrangements. His family includes his wife, Judi, his sons Matthew (Nicé) of North Liberty, IA and Daniel (Angela) of Minneapolis, MN; his grandchildren, Isabella, Anthony, and Severiana; brothers, Gerald (Betty), Merle (Etta) and Loren (Barbara) all of Monticello, IA and a large, loving extended family. Eldon was born the son of August and Loretta (Wilken) Dirks on September 26, 1945, in Monticello, IA. He was educated in Monticello and received a BBA in Business Administration at the University of IA. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969-71. He was a VP for the Farm Credit System until 1987 after which he was self-employed until his illness. . We would like to thank you for the comforting prayers and support we have received from family, friends, colleagues and healthcare workers.