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Passing of John Dierker

As some of you know, UMBC alum John Dierker was tragically killed while riding his bike in Leakin Park on November 10. John was the father of recent alum Ida Dierker.

There's a candlelight walk in Dickeyville tomorrow night (Fri 11/13) at 7 p,m. starting at the Presbyterian Church. 5112 Wetheredsville Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207

A GoFundMe page has been set up for John’s family: 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-family-of-john-dierker-baltimore-musician-cyclist

Posted: November 12, 2026, 10:48 PM

John Dierker plays a saxophone