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Darrell Lee Means, 80 years, of Temperance, MI passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 12, 2013, with family at his side in Flower Hospital. The son of Stanley and Ruth (Westfall) Means, he was born October 24, 1932 in Charleston, WV.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Darrell was a devoted, hard working semi-truck driver for over 40 years with Interstate, Schneider and Yellow. After retirement he worked several part time jobs with The Andersons, Raceway Park, Churchill's, Freightliner, and most recently Martin Transportation System.
January 21, 2006 he married Linda Kay Truna. Darrell loved spending time with family, especially in the summer in the pool and having cookouts. He enjoyed going to Raceway Park, casinos, and up North. He loved to sing and dance around the house. There was never a dull moment.
Darrell is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Linda; loving daughter, Kimberly (Charlie) Wing; special grandson, Kirk D. Means; stepchildren, Adam, Lindsay, and Mark (Jessica) Truna; mother-in-law, Ona Kazmier; sister-in-law, Amy Kazmier (Phil Henderson); brother-in-law, Tim (Bonnie) Kazmier, and loyal companions Coco, Shadow, and Blue. He was preceded in death by his son, Kirk Darrell Means.
Family and friends may visit Friday, January 18, 2013, from 2 until 8 p.m. in Urbanski's Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI where the Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Toledo Memorial Park with Military Honors conducted by Lambertville VFW Post #9656.
Donations may be made to the Hickman Cancer Center, Sylvania, OH or Flower Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Center.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darrell Means
Bonnie & Timothy Kazmier
January 10, 2025
Ypu will always be in our heats
Linda Means
January 21, 2013
Happy Anniversary My Love! Just shy of 7 wonderful years that I will never forget. Thankful for those years just wish there would have been more. You will always have a place in my heart. Until we meet again. Love you-Linda
CARMEN BALL
January 20, 2013
MR. MEANS.YOU WERE A WONDERFUL MAN. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE. HE WAS MY TIGER FAN. EVERYTIME I'D SEE HIM WE WOULD DISCUSS HOW GOOD OR HOW BAD THEY WERE DOING. WE WOULDN'T GIVE UP ON OUR TIGERS. MR. MEANS YOU'LL BE MISS VERY MUCH. I'M SURE YOU'RE SITTING UP IN HEAVEN ENJOYING YOUR TIGER STORIES. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER AS ONE OF OUR BEST PATIENT. YOU'LL BE MISSED DEARLY.
Christine Bradish, RN
January 20, 2013
I am thankful for the short time I was able to know Darrell. He always made us smile and feel good ... Even when we knew he was not feeling good! Praying for you, Linda and your family.
Amy Kazmier
January 19, 2013
Whenever I would call he'd say, "You're looking good", that always made me laugh. Always upbeat, smiling through the phone, I will miss that happy voice on the phone. ~Amy
Mark Truna
January 18, 2013
Darrell was always known for saying, "Glad you got a chance to see me. Your day will be better because of it." Looking back on it today, we can all agree that this statement takes on a whole new meaning.
Darrell, glad we got a chance to see you. Our LIVES will be better because of it.
Ann Dunnett RN
January 17, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Darrell's death. I only knew him for a short time, but so glad I did. I loved taking care of him at Hickman. No matter how bad he felt, he always made me smile and laugh. I have taken care of thousands of patients over the years, but I will not forget Darrell. God bless you.
Maggie Lippens
January 16, 2013
May the loving arms of family and friends embrace you, Linda. You are in my thoughts.
Jolene & Bill Kerlin
January 16, 2013
Darrell was a amazing man and will be missed. For nine years everyday when he walked into work he put a smile on everyone face that he came in contact with. Singing, dancing and telling jokes. Every day he told us our day would be the better for it since we got to see him and he was right.
Ona Kazmier
January 16, 2013
For a son-in-law he was the GREATEST! Accepting me to live with him and my daughter Linda after I couldn't live alone, made those years of my life some of the happiest years. The house will not be the same without him. Love, MOM
January 16, 2013
Our condolences, from all his friends at Meijer Pharmacy, he was a great guy!!
Bonnie Kazmier
January 16, 2013
Let this light guide us through the darkest times!
Allowing his loved ones to find peace,comfort.
Bonnie Kazmier
January 16, 2013
Darrell was the foundation of the family. He will be truely missed and always stay in our hearts and our memories! Loving him always~
Tim & Bonnie Kazmier
January 16, 2013
I love you Dad and miss you <3
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