Darrel Bert Deen 1935 - 2018

DEAN, DEEN, SANDERSON

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 4/16/2018 at 13:14:38

Darrel B. Deen
BORN: October 28, 1935
DIED: March 8, 2018
LOCATION: Whiting, Iowa

Darrel B. Deen, 82, of Whiting, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Whiting Christian Church in Whiting, with Pastor Josh Weece officiating. Burial will follow in Hite Cemetery near Whiting, Iowa. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, March 12, 2018 with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Family Care Service in Onawa.

Darrel Bert Deen was born on October 28, 1935, in Whiting, Iowa, the son of Darrel J. and Opal Dortha (Dean) Deen.

Darrel and Sally Laurine Sanderson were united in marriage on December 22, 1962. Three children were born to this union, Lisa Ann, Daysha, and Melissa.

Darrel grew up in Whiting, Iowa and graduated from Whiting High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army from May 15, 1958 until his honorable discharge on November 21, 1960.

Darrel was a Design Engineer for many years, living in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Whiting, Iowa. He also worked in construction for many years. Darrel enjoyed being a Boy Scout Leader. He enjoyed anything outdoors including hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. What he loved the most was spending time with his beloved granddaughter, Madison.

Survivors include two daughters, Daysha Deen of Alta Loma, CA and Melissa Graham of Sioux City, IA; one granddaughter, Madison; one brother and his wife, Billy and Marcena Deen of Whiting, IA; one sister and her husband, Elizabeth and Alton Morton of Onawa, IA; seven nephews; one niece; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrel J. and Opal D.; one daughter, Lisa Ann Deen (who died in an auto accident in 1983); one infant sister, Virginia Mae Deen; and one sister-in-law, Marjorie Deen.

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