Ernest J. Dirks, 90, passed away March 16, 2023 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro. He was born August 17, 1932 in Newton to P.D. and Louise (Wedel) Dirks.
Survivors include: wife, Joyce Black of Hillsboro, sons, Norman Dirks of Hillsboro, Roger (Susan) Dirks of Wichita; sister, Alice Fast of Andover; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Predeceased by his first wife Betty Dirks in 2017 and daughter Sheryl Jones in 2001.
Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Parkview M.B. Church in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Tom Byford. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
Memorials to Parkside Homes in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.