Donald E. Dirksen, age 85, died peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his home near Oregon, IL.  Don was born July 13, 1938 at the family home in Oregon, IL the son of Ernest and Ethel (Holby) Dirksen.  He graduated from Oregon High School in 1957.  He married Gail J. (Hayenga) Meyers on August 1, 1970 in Oregon.  Don worked over 20 years for Farm Services as a Yard Foreman, retiring in 2001.  He also worked as a carpenter and farmer.  He worked for Dean Dye doing construction during the remodeling of the Conover Square Mall.  He also would help his children with their many projects.  In his spare time, Don loved to do woodworking, drive around and keep track of the local farmers’ fields, tend to his flower gardens, and lend a helping hand to his family and friends.  Don built his own home and outbuildings over the years.  He was an avid Cubs fan and liked to attend all the family sporting events he could.  He was known by name at the local Sunrise Family Restaurant.  He was predece

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