Sheila Dierksen

Sheila Katherine Dierksen, age 55, of Spragueville, Iowa passed away on December 16th, 2010 after a battle with cancer. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 Tuesday, December 21st at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Preston with Father Paul Lippstock as Celebrant. Visitation will be held 4 - 8 p.m. Monday, December 20th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Preston.
Sheila was born on September 20th, 1955, the daughter of Larry and Donna (Eickert) Helmle. She attended Preston Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1973. During her high school career Sheila was active in basketball, track and softball.
Sheila married Richard Dierksen on February 12th, 1983 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Preston, Iowa. She was a very hard worker and was employed with International Paper in Clinton, Iowa for 27 years, until they closed. For the last 9 years she has been employed with Dairy Pak, Clinton, Iowa.
Sheila enjoyed the outdoors very much. Fishing and camping were her favorites. She was also an avid mushroom hunter and looked forward to spring time when she was able to be out in the timber with her mother and daughters hunting as many mushrooms as possible. She also enjoyed time with her family and especially her grandchildren.
Sheila is survived by her husband Rich, children, Nichole (Cliff) Ladd, Jeff, Michael & Samantha Dierksen all of Spragueville, four grandchildren Hunter, Noah and Kaylee Dierksen and Aslan Ladd. Parents Larry and Donna Helmle of Spragueville. Two brothers, Lonnie (Ruth) Helmle and Kevin (Jodi) Helmle all of Spragueville. Mother-in-law, Arlene Dierksen of Clinton, and her nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceeded in death by her father-in-law, Don Dierksen and her grandparents.