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Darrell Rork Obituary
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Jonathan Sorensen will officiate. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7.
Mr. Rork was born March 12, 1933, in Hatfield, Ark., to Raymond and Cecelia (Franssen) Rork.
He was united in marriage to Monica (Koziol) on May 10, 1954, at St. Mary's Cathedral.
He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Rork.
Survivors of the immediate family include his wife, Monica of Grand Island; four daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Danny Engel of Grand Island, Kathy and Steve Krupski of Casper, Wyo., Karen and Tom Dinkel of LaPorte, Colo., and Karla and Dick Clarke of San Antonio; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Darrell Jr. and Jean Rork of Grand Island, Doug and Melinda Rork of Windsor, Colo., and Don Rork of Lincoln; and a sister, Lucille Haisch of Austin, Texas.
Additional survivors include grandchildren, Ben Krupski, Mike (Laurel) Krupski, Angi Rork, September and Tanner Rork, Jessica, Kelli Jo and Tommy Dinkel, Mickey and Adrean Clarke, Taylor Albright, Kristen (Bobby), Connor, Tommy and Tanner Ervin, two great-grandchildren, Stetson and Jaxson; 29 nieces and nephews.
He moved with his family to St. Libory, when he was two and then to Grand Island when he was 10. He graduated from St. Mary's High in 1950 and served in the military during the Korean War.
He was employed at Sutter's Dairy, Montgomery Wards and Wilson Concrete. He later owned and operated Eddy Street Bait Shop.
He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral. He was also a member of the Platt Duetsche, the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion of Palmer. Darrell was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and gardening. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Nebraska football.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, William Rork, grandson, Clint Rork and stepgrandchildren, Kathy MacWilliams and David Clarke.
Memorials are suggested to Grand Island Central Catholic.
Online condolences may be directed through www.livson.com.
Please sign the guestbook at www.theindependent.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
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Roger and Sheryl Garling
May 23, 2010
With sympathy from the Garling’s, Casper, WY. Though we never met Darrell, we felt we knew all of the family from our relationship with Kathy and Steve Krupski.
Tommy Breen
May 21, 2010
My heartfelt condolences extend to the entire Rork family. Through Darrell’s son’s Doug and Don, I’ve discovered and appreciate what a great family you have. May you find comfort in the memories and great times shared. God Bless and prayers are with you . . .
Karen (Pfeifer '73) Robison
May 21, 2010
Sympathies from everyone at Central Catholic. Please know that we will be keeping this very special Husband, Dad and Grandpa close in our hearts and prayers.
May 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rich & Christy Mattison
Bob Wagoner
May 21, 2010
My condolences to the family. Darrell was a good Man who lived with a lot of pain for a number of years--yet he didn't let it hold him down.
He was a special guy. He will be missed.
bud zimmerman
May 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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