Charles Dirksmeyer

Charles E. "Gene" Dirksmeyer age 72 departed this life on Monday October 17, 2016 at St. Anthony's Health Center. He was the son of Leslie and Morelin (Langley) Dirksmeyer, born January 23, 1944 in Hamburg, Illinois.  Charles was employed at Owens Illinois Glass for 19 years, Andy's Auto and Camper Sales, K&K Campers, Lowes,  Coleman Camper Sales, and Bill Thomas Camper.  He was married to the former Lowe on May 23, 1965,  at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  In addition to his wife of 52 years, he is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth "Beth" Dirksmeyer, Theresa "Terri" Dirksmeyer, and Susan "Susie" Dirksmeyer all of East Alton, IL; 3 grandchildren Amanda Hyde, James Frey and Zack Frey, great-grandchildren Bryce Hyde and Hunter Hyde, a brother Thomas Quinn of Jacksonville, IL; a sister Roxie Smith of Cuba, MO; brothers-in-law Joseph (Josephine) Barry of California and Michael Lowe of Champaign, IL; Steve (Deborah) Lowe of Houston, TX; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Memorial Service Thursday October 20, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cathy M. Williams & Sons Funeral Home in Alton.Rev, Robert Prettyman officiantCremation rites will be accorded

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