Darrel P. Streif 1930-2020

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Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 4/20/2020 at 09:51:18

Darrel P. Streif, 89, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his beloved home in Dyersville, Iowa.

Visitation for Darrel will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a prayer service will be held at 4 p.m., and the Farley American Legion Post #656 services will be held at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue after 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian burial for Darrel will held at 12 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville, Iowa, with Rev. Dennis Quint Presiding. Burial will be held in St. Francis Cemetery in Dyersville, Iowa, with full military honors afforded by the Farley American Legion Post #656.

He was born July 14, 1930 on the family farm in Bankston, Iowa, son of George and Mary (Reinsbach) Streif. He attended country school and graduated from Farley High School. Darrel was a veteran having served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and received an honorable discharge as a Corporal. On October 26, 1963, he was united in marriage to Lorraine D. Oppelt at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque, IA. She preceded him in death on November 19, 2003.

Darrel worked as a telephone repairman at the former General Telephone Company for 41 years. After his retirement he enjoyed gathering each morning with his former co-workers for coffee, taking rides around the Dyersville area with his wife until her death, and spending time with his two grandchildren. Nothing was enjoyed more by Darrel then a far too large bowl of ice cream with the neighbor kids or his grandchildren, good conversation and the great outdoors.

He was known as a dedicated friend, husband, father and grandfather. Those who knew him remember him as good humored man, who would lend a hand to anyone. In the years after the death of his wife he spent countless hours building birdhouses, gardening, and watching his grandchildren play in and around his home.

Darrel was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Dyersville, Iowa. He was also a member of the Farley American Legion Post #656.

He is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Joe) Hance of Palo, IA; two grandchildren, Ellie and Joe Hance; three sisters, Sr. Mildred Streif of Farmington Hills, MI, Laura Streif of Stockton, IL, and Donna Streif of Dubuque, IA; four sisters-in-law, Charlene Kraus, Lois (LeRoy) Weidemann, DiAnn Oppelt, and Pat Oppelt all of Dubuque, IA; brother-in-law, Eddie Breitbach of Asbury, IA; and dear family friend DeLoras Forman of Dubuque, IA.

He is also preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one brother, Edward Streif; three sisters, Alice (Gilbert) Wilwert-Oeth, Marion (Wayne) Kirmse, and Arlene Breitbach; sisters-in-law, Margaret Oppelt, and Carol (Jerry) Schueller; brothers-in-law, Petter Oppelt Jr., Robert Oppelt, Charleton Oppelt, and John Kraus.

A Darrel P. Streif Memorial Fund has been established.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com