Garry Dierks Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 19, 2025, at the age of 80, Garry Dierks of Slayton, Minnesota, born in Worthington, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ervin Dierks and Elnora Hardekopf Dierks; his wife Mary; his son-in-law Brad Gertsema; his sister Cynthia Dierks; his parents-in-law, Clarence and Evelyn Lucker; and his brother-in-law James "Jim" Engelkes.
He is survived by: his children, Mike (Dody Dierks), Kristen Gertsema of St. James, MN and Lori (Sean Boots); his grandchildren, Payton Dierks, Madison, Kennedy and Dawson Gertsema; his siblings, Dennis, Mary Jo Dierks of Fulda, MN, Ron, Beverly of Orlando and Gayleen Dierks of St. Cloud, MN; his in-laws, Carol, Richard "Dick" Engelkes of Slayton, MN, Diane Engelkes of Slayton, MN, Brian and Jan Lucker; his close friend Ruth Engens of Slayton, MN; Elnora Dierks of Fulda, MN. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (2105 King Ave, Slayton, MN 56172). A prayer will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 6:30 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
