Zanesville, Ohio – Ty J. Dierkes, aged 60 and a long-standing Funeral Director in Zanesville, passed away at 5:12 A.M. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Ty was born on June 28, 1963, in Wheeling W.V., to Janice (Hiestand) Dierkes and the late Joe G. Dierkes.
Ty’s educational journey led him to graduate from River High School in 1981. He attended Ohio University Belmont in St. Clairsville and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in the class of 1985. Before pursuing a career as a Funeral Director, Ty graduated from the Ohio Fire Academy and served as a volunteer firefighter in Clarington, Ohio, and Falls Twp. fire department in Zanesville. Ty began his apprenticeship under the guidance of Vernon J. “Butch” Rush. Following licensure as a Funeral Director and Embalmer, he joined Bolin Funeral Home on May 4, 1987, aspiring to one day become the owner. In October of 2004, Ty became a partner in what is now Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home. On January 12, 2018, Ty fulfilled his dream and became the sole owner. His work ethic, instilled by his father, was a driving force, and he often said, “Get up, dress up and SHOW UP!” Ty was an active member of Perryton Church of Christ and several organizations including the Zanesville Day Break Rotary and LaFayette Lodge #79 F&AM. He was also deeply involved in community service, serving on various boards.
In addition to his mother, Ty is survived by his beloved wife of fourteen years, Erin F. (Feerick) Dierkes, whom he married on December 12, 2009. He is also survived by three children: Jesse (Stephanie) Dierkes, Cody D. Dierkes, and Joe D. Dierkes; three brothers: Lee (Donna) Dierkes, Jon (Deana) Dierkes, and Kelly (Tabi) Dierkes; three grandchildren: Makenzie, Skylen, and Remington; three nieces: Alayna (Sean) Kelly, Emily Dierkes, and Elyse Dierkes; one nephew: Eric (Kerrigan) Dierkes; two aunts: Julie (Jeff) Hiestand, Cheryl Dennison, and special aunt Rita Josselyn; one uncle: Keith Dierkes; a great-niece: Rosie Kelly; brother-in-law: Richard (Jacque) Hupp; sister-in-law: Donna (Allen) Moore; along with many cousins and his three fur babies, Springer, Duffy, and Big Lou.
Ty was preceded in death by his father, Joe G. Dierkes; his first wife, Patricia E. (Hupp) Dierkes, who passed away on September 6, 2007; father-in-law: Don Hupp; mother-in-law: Amy Hupp; mother-in-law: Frances Feerick; best friend: James Kilgore; and close family friend: Richard Spring.
Friends and family may pay their respects on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 P.M. with LaFayette Masonic Lodge #79 F&AM service at 11:30 A.M. followed by Amrou Grotto services. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, with Mr. William L. Meaige and Chaplain Tim Patton officiating. Ty will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Shelter Society, 1430 Newark Road, Zanesville, OH. 43701 or West Muskingum Academic Fund, 4880 West Pike, Zanesville, OH. 43701.
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