My condolences to Kenny's family, Laura,  Nicole and Brandon and to his older brother.   I came across this very sad news after a conversation with my little sister who used to date Ken in high school (Vickie Sittle Duran).  Kenny was what we called him and he was a good friend of my older brother Craig.  Craig gave him the nickname (Cruiser), due to him being the responsible one in our teenage party years to drive us around.   He had an old Ford Fairlane that was beige color.  God bless the special lady that has the mirror disco ball that hung from the review mirror of that car.  He had told me that his most exciting time was seeing all the lights in Time Square in New York and said he would take me there.  He said that he made sure all the lights were working properly and he could make them all go off and dark if I  wanted it.  Kenny was always fun and faithful as a friend even after we all moved on with our lives.  His children were the biggest priority in his life and he was very proud of his home in Las Vegas with the pool.  My sister had talked with him on the phone sometime in 2020 prior to his passing.   He said he was very busy with work as usual.   He was always dedicated to making money and saving.  Now he's joined my older brother Craig who passed in 2014, age 50 of liver cancer.
"Oh Cruiser" with a feminine voice was how Craig said it to mock my sister Vickie.   Kenny's favorite line when seeing you was "Hey what's up" as if to question anything new and exciting.   Boy did we have good times with him.  My sister and I will surely miss him.  Now Cruiser can drive on forever and ever!

Sincerely, 
Valerie 

Ken Dirrigl was a very smart man and a very loving father and he loved Nicole and Brandon with everything.  I’m want to say some fun and memorable things.  Ken loved dressing up for Halloween with the kids and us, we actually dragged around a wagon pulling them door to door!   The kids always had the best costumes.  Loved it.  I don’t know if anyone remembers but Ken made his own BBQ sauce.  OMG!  It was the bomb!  He made the best short ribs ever!  Ken was an awesome cook.  Most of all...  a great, great friend that we will never forget!  Love you Ken Dirrigl!!!  I know you are watching down from heaven!!!  ❤️❤️❤️

Ken was always a solid friend to us and we were fortunate to have had the times helping him out by watching you guys when He was out of town or working late. 

Ken was always about making the money, and he always prided himself on his negotiation skills. He fought, uncomfortably I’m sure, to make sure he got the best employment deals. He always kept himself viable in the industry and kept his knowledge close to make sure he was not expendable. I know he had this fight in him to make sure his kids were always taken care of and secure.

I’m sure you heard the stories, but Ken was a premier DJ too. He was a suave Casanova with the ladies, according to his recollection. The reason I bring this up is I still have the mirrored disco ball he gave me. I think I need to hang it again to keep Ken’s memory close and visible. 

We have faith that Ken is in heaven and watching down over you two. Just always know that we will always be there for you also. We know you both got the gift of Ken’s fight, so we aren’t worried about your seizing all you want in this world, but just always know that if you are ever in need just pick up the phone.

To Ken, we love you brother. Rest In Peace. Godspeed...

Nicole and Brandon
Sorry to hear about hour dad. 
Rita and Rick Knowles

Mary's sister

Nicole snd Brandon 
Sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep him in  my prayers. 
Ellen       
Mary's sister

Have not enought words to say than just thank you for being the Best father my kids could of have.
The memories i can say Is when  we used to take the kids on camping trips and the one Time i had to go to the bathroom and there was a Bear right next to the bathroom i scream so loud that you came running  to scare the Bear than after you laughin at me because of how scare i was. And Made the kids laught so hard with your actions of the Bear 
Kenneth you Will always be remember and again thank you for giving me Nicole and Brandon two of the most amazing kids i could of ask for 
Rest in peace. 

OBITUARY

Kenneth Michael Dirrigl

February 26, 1966 – July 6, 2020

DeYoung Memorial Chapel

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