Charles Joseph Dirksen Jr. ’64, 71, of Datmouth, passed away Aug. 29, 2013. He is survived and missed by his caring wife, Nhat (Vu Thien); his daughters, Faye (Robert), Anna (Matthew), his granddaughter, Neala; his brothers, Frank Dirksen ’66, Victor Dirksen ’68 (Jeanne), and Tony (Elva); and many nieces and nephews. His laughter and humor will forever be remembered.