Passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Loving father of Erin (Wally) Hazelip and Amy Dirnberger; dear grandpa of Sean, Paige, and David; dear son of Aleen Huck and Morrell Dirnberger; dear brother of Sandra (Bob) Thomas and Elaine (Vic) Thompson; our dear uncle, cousin, and friend.
In lieu of flowers, contributions made to the Humane Society of Missouri are greatly appreciated.
SERVICES: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Tuesday, November 18, 9:30 AM to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (4092 Blow St., 63116) for 10:00 AM Mass. Interment at Park Lawn Cemetery. Visitation on Monday from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.
Moe was one of the best engineers I had the opportunity to work with over my career. As much as he taught me about being a great engineer, he taught me more about being a good friend and mentor to those that saw past his stern looks or simply didn’t understand his humor. He ALWAYS had time for me when I called or talked to him…time for my kids that came by the office, too. I hope your next life appreciates you as much as you deserve, Moe. I will miss you my friend.
Thank you so much for the kind words of my Dad. He was the smartest, kindest, most loving man I ever knew. I miss him so much as well as so many other people will. Thank you for being a part of his life.
Moe was a kindred spirit and fellow Rolla grad. A fellow disrupter and straight shooter with a sense of humor and strong family values, something we both had in common. One of the finest engineers I had the pleasure of working with. A great person who would give you his honest opinion, and if you ask for it, or if you didn’t and he sensed you really needed it, his advice. I’m glad he was able to spread his wisdom to at least one other generation of engineers in acedemia. He is and will be sorely missed. One of the good guys that made a diffence whilee was here. RIP my friend.
Thank you Jim for sharing your memories of Dad. He is truly missed.
Thank you Jim for your memories. He is truly missed.
My best friend!
I remember the time you came to visit all of us at my grandma’s house back when I was in high-school. Dad and I were just reminiscing about that a few days ago when we found a picture of all of us sitting at the kitchen table. We had so many laughs that day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to MO’s family and friends. Mo was a great person. Played ball with him at DuBourg. A pleasure catching him.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Moe was the best sinkerball pitcher of his era. We played together on St. Louis U.’s baseball team and Moe was the perfect teammate. He could ease the tension of any situation with his subtle, yet hilarious sense of humor. Moe, Espo, Gio and the Babe always rode together on baseball road trips and we usually laughed all the way to our destinations. He was all business on the mound, though, and could get even the best hitters to hit ground balls. Moe even hosted on of the ballclub’s New Year’s Eve parties and his dad was the hit of the party as he kept bringing us bottles of champagne. I will always smile when I think of Moe.
I feel as if I knew Moe through his beautiful daughter Amy, she loves him so much !
He was a terrific father! He will be missed deeply by many.
My deepest condolences to all of Moes family and friends
Erin and Amy, your dad, and Elaine and Sandy, your brother, I was devastated to hear about Moe’s passing. He had a presence and a personality larger than life, while at the same time being the smartest, funniest person in the room. I will never forget spending an occasional happy hour with him and Sandy when she came to town. I am sure heaven will be an even better place when he joins his parents, Aleen and Morrell, and his brother-in-law, BobThomas!
I pray that your loving memories of your dad and/or brother will carry you as you grieve his loss. My condolences.
Thank you all for leaving your comments and coming the last couple of days. I’m still in shock and at a loss for words. He was my best friend and my home. I can feel all the love and I know my dad feels it as well. I hope you all know that my dad loved you even though he may not have told you so.