DIERKES, THOMAS R. asleep in Jesus on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Andrea Dierkes (nee Kowal); loving father of Amy (Jody) Kalal; dear brother of Eugene Dierkes Jr., Janet (Dennis) Decker, Michael (Lisa) Dierkes, Susan Dierkes and Nancy (John) Malke; our dear nephew, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.

Tom was past Commander of Legion Post #422. He was also a proud member of Crestwood Anchor Lodge #443.

Visitation will be held for Tom on Wednesday from 3-9 pm with American Legion, Masonic and Job’s Daughters services beginning at 7 pm at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home South, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, 63129.

Mass on Thursday, 9:30 am at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church.

Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.