Jack was born June 9, 1926 and died September 25, 2014. He was the youngest son of Edwin and Gladys Dirksen. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Dirksen, Gwendolyn (Pat) Rodenbaugh, Darrell (Nancie) Dirksen ; grandson, Dillon Rodenbaugh; and great granddaughter, Kailyn Rodenbaugh. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at 3:30 P.M., at Northglenn United Church of Christ, 10500 Grant Drive, in Northglenn. Memorial gifts will be split between The American Lung Association and Northglenn United Church of Christ.