Dirk Graham Rector

Dirk Rector
De Soto, Iowa

Dirk Graham Rector, 64, passed away peacefully at his home from COPD on April 19, 2024.

He was born January 23, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa to his parents, Theodore and Dorothy Rector. Dirk graduated from Ankeny High School in 1978. He married Deb in 1991 and from this union came two children, Shallis and Taylor. Dirk worked for Sioux City Brick and Tile for 33 years and retired in 2019. He enjoyed golfing with his son, dancing, mushroom hunting, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and the Green Bay Packers. Dirk and his brother Drake, also enjoyed working on cars and providing the tunes at their many keggers. Dirk valued spending time with his beloved grandchildren, whom he loved very much. Dirk was the kindest friend and knew no stranger. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him.

Dirk is survived by his children, Shallis (Denzel) Rector and Taylor Rector; life partner, Deb Rector; grandchildren, Rilee, Aniyah, Amarrion, and Raeya; siblings, Drake (Dyane) Rector, Mellody Warhol, and Tim Rector; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Dick Drake, Gretchen Drake, and Flo Sumner; brother, Jim Rector; and four lifelong friends, Scott Meadows, Rick Allgood, Mark White, and Craig Reynolds.

Per Dirk’s wishes no formal services will be held instead the family will greet friends from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Please join the family to share your stories and memories with his children.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Dirk Rector. Checks can be made out to his daughter, Shallis Rector.

Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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Sandra

04/25/2024

Father God Hold Dirk's Family Close Always.

Soar With The Eagles & Hawks Dirk ,
You have a great group to soar with
tell them Hey and I will see You All
on the other side 🪶

Joy Knight

04/25/2024

Dirk you were more than a friend, you were family! You will be missed and thought of often as we will see you again! You had a heart of gold and a smile that made us all feel like everything would be ok! Rest my friend and GOD has you now.

Carmen Apple

04/24/2024

Goodbye my friend. You will be greatly missed by a lot of people.I enjoyed working with you. happy trails to you until we meet again. Tell Ed and Janet hi.😇

Mike Mertz

04/23/2024

I'm still in shock. Dirk was just like a brother, we grew up together living next door to each other. Our family were intertwined, all of us. Our parents were great pals and spent a great deal of time together when they weren't working. Always entertaining, BBQs, meals out, many, many parent's night out. Card games and cocktails were a weekly thing. Having kids the same age next door was a built-in friendship. We spent a lot of time together, lots of fun times and well, we got into trouble a few times too. I wouldn't change a thing. We use to call Dirk 'Dirkus' - can't remember how that came about but is was always Dirkus. I'll never forget his laugh, there was a great joy in that. He was a very kind soul, always loved animals. Dirk had a gentle, non-threatening personality that made people want to be around him. As most childhood friendships go - as school ended, we all searched for our paths we went our own ways. However, never to far not to keep in touch. Dirk fell in love with his best friend Deb. We all knew that when they met. Their souls matched each other and gifted the world with two children. Christmas cards came and went so I always got the scoop from Dorothy (his Mom). Thank goodness for facebook, it has put us all back in touch with our extended families.
To all of Dirk's family and his many, many friends - keep all of your memories close to your heart. Remembering Dirk is the best Gift he could have given us.
Mr. Dirk Rector, thank you for being my friend. I'll miss you.