Keith Loren Dierkes, 84, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Arbors at Woodsfield. He was born April 2, 1939, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, a son of the late George and Grace Lallathin Dierkes.
 He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a retired member of Ironworkers Local 549 with 40 years of service. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge # 5549, the American Legion lodge # 228, and Eagles Lodge # 2302.
 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Gary “Joe” Dierkes and Dennis “Bo” Dierkes.
 He is survived by his wife Julia Ann Potts Dierkes, son Troy Dierkes, daughter Jody Dierkes, his sister Cheryl Dierkes Dennison and several nieces and nephews.
 As per Keith’s request there will be no visitation. Arrangements by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield.