Thomas C. Dirkman, Sr., age 89, of Manitowoc, passed peacefully with his loving family at his side on Friday evening, August 14, 2020 at Harbor View Manor Assisted Living, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 1121 N. 14th Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Doug LeCaptian with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc, where Military Rites will be accorded.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. The family has asked that everyone wear facial coverings and practice social distancing when possible.
Survivors include his wife: Delores Dirkman, Manitowoc; his eight children: Thomas (Pam) Dirkman, Jr, Reedsville, Tim (Lori) Dirkman, Manitowoc, Ted (Lisa) Dirkman, Manitowoc, Terese (Todd) Pautz, Manitowoc, Tina (Bob) Peebles, Mountain, Tammy (Jean Yves) Solves, Antibes, France, Mary (Mark) Pajula, Manitowoc, Todd (Sherrie) Dirkman, Mosinee; 20 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Don (Mary) Reif, rural Two Rivers, Rose Marie Schetter, rural Manitowoc, Marlene Keehan (John Wisnicky), Sturgeon Bay, Harvey Dvorak, Mishicot, Diane (Butch) Basken, Manitowoc, Roger (Paula) Reif, Charleston, IN. Tom is also survived by many nieces and nephews, Godchildren, and numerous good friends and neighbors He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant grandson: Bradley Dirkman; one sister and brother-in-law: Lois (Gerald) Wojta; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Elmer and Marie Reif; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Loretta (Kermit) Hetue, Bernard (Bernice) Reif, Gerald Schetter, Mardell Dvorak, Gerald Keehan.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
