It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dirk Damon Chustz, age 61, who left our world on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Dirk was born on September 11, 1962, and was a native of Slidell, Louisiana.  He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend.

His arrival in Heaven was preceded by his mother, Audrey Kay Ritter Chustz, and his grandparents, Georgette and Ida Chustz, and Lawrence "Coby" and Audrey Ritter.

Dirk will forever be missed by his immediate family, including his father, James Gerald Chustz, sister, Charisse Chustz Brown (Terry), niece, Miranda Brown Rutland (Michael), nephew, Chandler James Brown, and great nephew, Cole James Rutland. He will also be greatly missed by his extended family and an abundance of friends.

Dirk was a hard worker and was always there to lend a hand to friends and family. He traveled the country with Total Safety for many years as an expert safety technician. As a lead safety inspector, he assisted companies in achieving the highest safety standards while being in compliance with industry regulations. For the last four years of his career, Dirk worked for Textron Systems as an electrician. At Textron, he specialized in government vehicles and military armored cars.  Dirk also owned his own business, Alarms Plus, which focused on residential and commercial high-end security and surveillance systems.

Dirk thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. On the weekends, you could find him cruising the lake in his boat, fishing, and having a great time with friends. He also enjoyed Sunday evening sunset boat rides with his niece and nephew. Dirk was a great cook and enjoyed grilling anything, including vegetables, meat, fish, and charbroiled oysters.

We find solace in knowing that Dirk is no longer suffering but is now at peace in Heaven, embraced by the eternal love of God and wrapped in the arms of his mother, Audrey Kay.

Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 400 Westchester Blvd, Slidell LA 70458, on Friday August 30, 2024.

Visitation will begin at 10:00am, followed by the mass at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lewy Body Dementia Association in memory of Dirk Chustz.