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Darrell Carr Obituary

Darrell E. Carr Darrell E. Carr, 88, of Topeka, died September 18, 2016 at McCRite Plaza. He was born in Butler County, Kansas on January 18, 1928, the son of William and Mary (Woodburn) Carr. Darrell married Mary L. Burns in Mayetta, Kansas on September 1, 1956, she survives. Darrell was in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning from the Army he graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Education. He worked in credit collection for the ARMCO Steel Corporation in Topeka until 1973 and also in Middletown, Ohio from 1973 to 1990. Darrell previously taught and coached at Circleville. After retirement he worked as a Substitute Teacher for Seaman District from 1990 to 2008. He loved watching sports, square dancing, vegetable gardening, watching his grandchildren and spending time with his family. Darrell was a member of the American Legion and St. Matthew Catholic Church. He is survived by his children, Bradley Brad (Mattie) Carr, Topeka, William Bill (Greda) Carr, Aberdeen, South Dakota, Julie (Michael) Dimeo, Issaquah, Washington, Catherine (Richard) Wieder, Chesterfield, Missouri, three grandchildren, Sarah Wieder, Denver, Colorado, Rob Wieder, Tampa, Florida, Dan Wieder, Chesterfield, Missouri, one great grandson Troy Chalcraft, Washington. Darrell was preceded in death by his six siblings Dale, Virginia, Polly, Paul, Jack and Elton and also a grandson Ben Dimeo. Darrell will lie in state after 2:00 pm on Thursday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:30 8:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Rossville Cemetery in Rossville, Kansas where graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or to the Rose Hill United Methodist Church. and sent in his memory to the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Darrell E. Carr
Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Sep. 21, 2016.

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Barbara Hutchinson

September 14, 2023

Darrell was my teacher and coach at the Circleville High School, where I was a student. He was such a good person and teacher..>We appreciated him a lot. Also, he and Mary were invited to our CHS Class of 1956 "lunch/get to gethers". Barbara (Morris) Hutchinson

John & Kathy Rosetta

October 2, 2016

So sorry for your loss! We were out of town. YOu are in our prayers.

September 22, 2016

Mary, Brad, Bill, Julie and Cathy,
So sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose someone you love.
Want you to know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Love, Renae

Laura Thackery

September 22, 2016

Mary and family.Sorry to hear of Darrel's passing. He was a very nice Gentleman. My daughter had his as a sub Teacher at Seaman H.S. I enjoyed seeing him at Our Lady of Snows Bazaar.

Pete and Dee Deppe

September 21, 2016

Dear Mary and family, so sorry for your loss of Darrell. He was a kind, gentle man and always had a smile. God be with you all.

Kimberly Sylvan

September 21, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to Cathy & you & the entire Carr family. Our love and prayers are with you.
Kim & Dale Sylvan

Darrel and Resa Gross

September 21, 2016

We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss. We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you.

Joyce Cochren Allen-Andrew

September 21, 2016

Mary, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I so enjoyed & had so much fun with Coach Carr during the 2 yrs as my coach & teacher. You two made a perfect, good looking couple. I am thinking of you & your family at this sad time. I will be praying for all of you.

Allan Gibson

September 21, 2016

Mary, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Coach Carr was always special for me since he was my coach during my senior year in high school. Mother always thought you were special too.

Tina Neff

September 21, 2016

Dear Mary, so sorry for your loss. I am praying that you feel the strength , love and peace that come from Our Heavenly Father. God Bless you and your family. Tina Neff ( from YWCA)

Dacia Henshaw (Lolli)

September 21, 2016

Mary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a great caring man and neighbor always with a smile on his face. I am thinking of you all at this time.

Fred & Jan Heinz

September 21, 2016

We feel so lucky to have connected with your folks. They became like 2nd parents to us and our kids always called them their adopted grandparents. There are so many fond memories. Our thoughts are with all of you and keeping you close.
Love to all of you

September 20, 2016

Mary and family, we are sorry to hear of the loss of Darrell. He was a good teacher and coach and our Circlevile High School Class of 1956 enjoyed having you join us at our get to gathers thru the years.
Dennis and Barbara (Morris) Hutchinson Circleville, KS

Gerald & Almetta Bottom

September 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss, Mary and family. Always enjoyed you when you joined the Circleville Class of '56 Soup suppers.

Jim Dozier

September 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss Brad and Mattie.

Jayne Moore

September 20, 2016

Brad and Mattie, my heart grieves with you both as you experience the loss of your loved one (s). Praying God's comfort and strength for you both.

Marcy Ronyak

September 20, 2016

Sending prayers and my deepest sympathy to you and the family during this difficult time. May your heavy hearts be lifted by the prayers and support.

Respectfully,

Rick & Sherry Burns

September 20, 2016

Our prayers, thoughts and deepest sympathy to Aunt Mary, Brad, Bill, Cathy, Julie and families. Uncle Darrell was such a kind and caring man, may your memories help you through these times.
All our love,

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