Reverend William A. Dierks of Milford, born July 19, 1935 passed away September 1, 2014. He started his service to the Lord in 1960. He served in the Ministry in Minnesota, Illinois, Florida and Ohio. He came to St. Mark's Lutheran Church in 1976 with a vision of Evangelism and growth. In 1980 he was responsible for the building of a new sanctuary. Then, in 1996 he worked to build a Senior Living Center, St. Mark's Manner. The crowning glory of his dream was to start a Lutheran school, which was accomplished in 1997 and is still being added to today. William is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Vivian Dierks, and brother, Donald. He was devoted to his wife Patricia Johnson Dierks for 54 years. He adored his children and grandchildren. He lived life to the fullest and was an avid snow skier and bicyclist up to the time of his unexpected passing. He is survived by his wife, Patricia nee Johnson, his four children Art (Amy) Dierks, Mark (Christine) Dierks, Debbie (Eric) Ostendorff, and Becky (Ray) Reuss. He also loved his 10 grandchildren, Drew Dierks 24, Jonathon Dierks 23, Abby Dierks 22, Thomas Reuss 21, Lizzy Dierks 20, Nick Reuss 19, Holly Reuss 16, Eric Reuss 16, Amy Ostendorff 4, and Lindsey Ostendorff 4. He is also survived by siblings Earl (Sharon) Dierks, Lorraine Dierks Voss, Joann Dierks Avenson, Margarete Dierks Rinde, Fred (Barb) Dierks, Kathleen (Mike) Williamson. Friends may call Friday September 5th from 5 PM to 8 pm and Saturday September 6th from 9:30 AM until time of service at Noon at the St Mark's Lutheran Church, 5849 Buckwheat Rd, Milford, OH 45150. Memorials can be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church and School. Please submit condolances at www.evansfuneralhome.com