Fred R. Dircksen , Sr., 67, of North Platte, passed away December 3, 2019 at his home.  He was born May 28, 1952 to Fred and Anna (Thompson) Dircksen at North Platte.  Fred graduated from North Platte High School with the class of "70".

In 1970, he hired out with the Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor, retiring after 41 years in 2012.  Fred joined the United States Army in 1972 until his honorable discharge in 1973.

On June 3, 1975, Fred was united in marriage to Sherry Curtis at Norton, Kansas.

He enjoyed working on cars with his boys, loved canning and fishing with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; one sister; parents-in-law, Richard "Dick" and Donna Curtis.

Fred is survived by his wife, Sherry; children, Fred, Jr., Tom, Travis (Heather), Trent (Kristin Chambers), Richard (Michelle), Tyler Dircksen and  Rachel Harris all of North Platte; 15 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers; five sisters; a brother-in-law, Tom (Deanna) Curtis; and other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com . A memorial has been established in his memory. Cremation was chosen.  Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor James Trippett officiating. Inurnment will be at North Platte Cemetery with military honors. Memorial book signing with family receiving friends will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.