Anna Marie Dircksen, age 94, of Minster, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Heritage Center, Minster.

She was born on July 15, 1924 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Leo & Clara (Bills) Heitkamp. On June 25, 1947, Anna Marie married John F. Dircksen Jr. and he died December 17, 2008.

She is also survived by her children: Thomas Dircksen of Minster, Mary Lou & Jim Nerderman of Versailles, Dorothy & Roger Moeller of Fort Loramie, Betty & Ron Marchal of Burkettsville, Jerry & Angi Dircksen of Minster, Anne Dircksen of Sidney and John & Angie Dircksen of New Knoxville; a daughter-in-law Ann Dircksen of Ft. Loramie; 29 grandchildren, 75 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren; and siblings and in-laws: Luella Niekamp of McCartyville, Marietta Monnin of McCartyville, Othmar & Pat Heitkamp of Maria Stein, Melvin Rindler of Carthagena, George Kahlig of Coldwater, and Rosie Heitkamp of Coldwater.

She was preceded in death by son Gerard, a daughter-in-law Judy Dircksen, a grandson, a great-great grandson and siblings and in-laws: Edna & Gregor Kahlig, Dorina Rindler, Evelyn Kahlig, Edgar Heitkamp, Jerry & Mary Heitkamp, Thomas Niekamp, Audry Monnin, Henry & Marie Dircksen, Albert & Margaret Dircksen, Herman & Alfrieda Dircksen, and Mary Ann & Jerry Seger.

Anna Marie worked for over 30 years at the Heritage Center in Minster. She was a member of St. Augustine Church in Minster and St. Joseph church in Egypt, the lady's sodality of both and Knights of St. John Auxiliary in Maria Stein. She organized trips to Our Lady of Snows in Belleville, IL and Mother Angelica's in Birmingham, AL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, March 1, 2019 at St. Augustine Church with Rev. Frankline Rayappa celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 2 PM to 8 PM on Thursday February 28, and Friday from 9 AM to 9:45 AM.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heritage Manor Activity Fund.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.