Dirk Zieher Obituary Dirk Leonard Zieher unexpectedly passed from this life Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. He was born Nov. 12, 1969, to Klaus and Waltraut (Gastel) in Seattle, Wash. Dirk was a gentle and generous son, brother, uncle and friend, as well as a gifted woodworker. His frames, desks, cabinets, toys, wickets and boxes continue to brighten many lives. Dirk was preceded in death by his mother, Waltraut; a sister, Ute; and a niece, Sevi Alexandra. He is survived by his father, Klaus; a sister, Almut; a niece, Maia; and nephews, Nicolas, Sepharino, Ragnar and Alexi. A memorial service to celebrate Dirk's 43 years of life is scheduled on Dec. 15, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at Agape Funeral Chapel, 6625 West 19 Street, Suite 103, Lubbock, TX 79407. Please bring or send a picture of one of Dirk's wooden treasures as it exists in your life to the memorial. The family suggests monetary memorials go to Children's Hope Residential Services, 500 West Ave, Levelland, TX 79336.