Geneva K. Dirnberger

Geneva K. Dirnberger, 97, of Benton, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born January 13, 1927 in Commerce, MO, to Victor and Pauline Welter Scherer. She and Cornelius Dirnberger were married September 25, 1948 at St. Denis Church in Benton, MO. Cornelius Preceeded her on September 14, 2007. She served in the Morley Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. 5368, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 369, and the Ladies Sedality for St. Denis. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church. Survivors include her sister, Wilma Martin of Advance, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Laverne Wilhelm of Scott City, Missouri; three children, Donald (Sheri) Dirnberger of Kelso, MO, Doris (Russell) Breymeyer of Benton, MO, Paul (Suzi) Dirnberger of Benton, MO; Grandchildren Nicole (Edward) Landewee, Travis (Lori) Dirnberger, Rhonda ( David) Ratledge, Shana (Jamey) Kight, Jordan (Robyn Oller) Dirnberger, Jacob (Hannah) Dirnberger, Jared (Kara) Dirnberger, Landon Dirnberger, Dustin (Amy) Dirnberger. Great Grandchildren Nick (Kassidy), Lizzie Kight, Laine , Rylan, Hadley, Bridger, Brody Dirnberger, Nathan, Logan, Colton and Cierra Landewee, Brailey Ratledge, Lauren (Stephen) Tatum. Great Great Grandchild Lilly Tatum. Step Grandchildren Rusty (Lynn) Toby, Nicole (Joe) Smolkovich Jacob Price, Kaylyn Michael, Lauren Fritz, Kennedy and Natalie Richmond. She was preceded in death by a her parents, son Ralph Dirnberger, Sister Mary Ann Scheffer, Brothers Jerome, Ralph, Jordan, and Gregory Scherer, Half Sister Bertha Goetz, Great Granddaughter Abbey Elizabeth Evans, Step Great Granddaughter Samantha Ratledge, Step Grandson Buddy Pombert, Sister In Laws Bernice Jansen and Leoma Dirnberger. The family would like to thank the wonderful, kind, and loving staff at Ratliff Nursing Home. Friends may call 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, at St. Denis Gymnasium in Benton, MO. Funeral Mass will be at St. Denis Church, at 11:00 in Benton, MO with Father Daniel Belken officiating. Burial will follow at St. Denis Church Cemetery in Benton. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be given to St. Denis Parish or St. Denis School. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Geneva K. Dirnberger

January 13, 1927 - January 14, 2024