Dewey George Dierker
Dewey George Dierker, age 73, of 6335 E. Broadway, Quincy, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. Dewey was born on September 8, 1938 in Bowen, IL a son of John and Olive (Bagley) Dierker. He married Linda Sue Copeland on November 21, 1979 in Quincy, and she survives.
Dewey was the owner and operator of Dierker Roofing Co. for over 40 years.
He served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany while in the service. Dewey was of the Christian faith.
Dewey’s life was centered around his family, his roofing business and the outdoor activities that he enjoyed, including deer hunting, hand fishing, and mushroom hunting . He was tender-hearted, he loved animals and they loved him. Dewey was a wonderful husband, dad, step-dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and brother.
In addition to his wife Linda, survivors include his sons, Todd (Vickie Gallaher) Dierker and Travis Dierker all of Quincy; step-children, Connie (Donald “Duck”) Burton of New London, MO; Terry (Sam) Garr; Danny Mayes; Donald (Fiancee Missy Martin) Mayes all of Quincy; Carol (Marty) Miller of Scranton, PA; Gary (Kristin Harrison) Mayes of Quincy; Bryant (Lekha) Mayes of Clayton, IL. His sister, Dora Mayfield of Quincy;
Grandchildren, Lexie Dierker , Chris, Shane and Kyle Dierker; step-grandchildren,
Rannie Myers, Christina Ratliff, Tiffany Durham, Steven Myers, Casey and Cory Mayes, Lauren Neadeck, Kiersten and Kaleb Bryant Mayes, Hunter Christian East, Autumn Mayes and Chevie Ellis, Kyra Mayes; Kendall and Justice Mayes and Sean & Ryan Miller;
11 step-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald and DeWayne (Dorothy) Dierker and an infant son, Thad Dierker.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by the Rev. Terry Cain. Interment will be in Quincy Memorial Park
with military honors by the American Legion Post #37. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Humane Society. www.dukerandhaugh.com
We miss you grandpa so much. and love you very much.<3
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn’t know him personally, however he is God’s own and what a reason to rejoice. I pray you find peace in your heart knowing that he is an angel now. God bless you and yours.
Our family was saddened to hear of Dewey’s Passing. My Dad had grown up with and gone to school with Dewey but I had only met him once or twice. He was a very nice man and very well thought of by our family. I attended the funeral and could really tell how well loved and admired he was by a great many people from diverse backgrounds. I wish I could have known him better.
Mrs. Linda and Family, It was very sad to hear of Dewey’s passing. It also brought back so many great memories I have of him. Please accept my sincere condolances.
You have my deepest toughts for your lost, I will miss Dewey, he was one of my favorite people who came in, we always had a laugh everytime and he always seemed to teach me something, He will be missed by me, Good Luck and Sorry Jeff Mock (peters heating)
Sorry for your loss.
Please accept my sincere the untimely loss of such a great uncle, father, husband and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. God bless.
Our prayers. And thought are with the family he will be so missed. Wish we could be there just know .GOD is there.Wish we could be there.love yall
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. You have our deepest sympathy.
My sincere condolences to Dewey’s family. It was a shock to learn of his passing. He will be missed Prayers to all of you.
Dear Dierker Family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Dewey’s death. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dick & Pat Wentura