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Darrell Dachelet Obituary
Darrell A. Dachelet, age 71, of Appleton passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 22, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin son of the late William and Evelyn (Schwartz) Dachelet. After High School Darrell attended UW Oshkosh, and earned his Bachelor's in Business from UW Whitewater. He married Darlene Johnson on July 16, 1966. Darrell then proudly served his country with the United States Army in Vietnam. Darrell and Darlene were blessed with two sons, and just shy of 42 years before Darlene preceded him in death on July 1, 2008. Darrell was lucky enough to find love again, and on September 23, 2011 he married Mary (McCabe) Klutz, who survives. Darrell worked as a Safety, Health, and Environment Manager for Oscar Mayer and Hillshire Farm, from which he retired in 2012. He and Darlene also opened the Gloria Jeans Coffee stores at Fox River Mall and Bay Park Square Mall. He was a quiet man, and a gentleman. Darrell loved fishing, hunting, golfing, and watching the Brewers, Packers, and Bucks. He also loved his Ford Mustangs, often enjoying road rallies, car shows, and cruises with his Mustang Club. Darrell showed his generosity as an active and faithful member of Pathways Church, and a volunteer with Best Friends of Neenah/Menasha. Above all, Darrell's grandchildren were the delight of his life, and the tender moments that he shared with them will be cherished by his beloved family.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Mary; his sons: Steven Dachelet, Appleton; Peter (Katrina) Dachelet, Appleton; step-children: Tiffany (Steve) Person, Appleton; Jason Klutz, Leadville, CO; grandchildren: Eviana, Eli, and Kadin Dachelet; Madalyne and Olivia Dachelet; a brother, Robert (Carol) Dachelet, Henderson, NV; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and his first wife, Darlene, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Dachelet.
The Memorial Service for Darrell will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Pathways Church (311 W. Evergreen Dr., Appleton) with Rev. Adam Demetrician officiating. Friends will be received directly at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Darrell will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee. In lieu of flowers, donations in Darrell's name may be given to Dave and Jennifer Bell who run an orphanage in Kenya. Please mail to: Mahali pa Maisha
PO Box 262, Sulphur Springs, IN 47388, or donate online at www.mpmkenya.org
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Menasha 720-0314
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September 22, 2016
Sincere condolences goes out to the Dachelet family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family s you mourn the loss of Darrell.
Kathy Harold
September 22, 2016
To the Dachelet Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Darrell was such a great Boss at Gloria Jeans. He taught me everything I know about coffee and tea. My prayers are with you all.
Barbara Baranczyk
September 22, 2016
To Mary and the rest of Darrel family . Darrel was a great person for my son Joshua.He showed him he could do anything in this world and he showed my son how to respect the other people in his life. And him and Mary showed my son Joshua a very good time when he always had a special thing to do with best friends and showed my son the things his dad and I couldn't do with him. I remember the first time I meet Darrel I knew he was the perfect match for my son Joshua. too . And when every they did together Joshua would come home and tell me and my husband he had so much fun with Darrel and Mary .He will be sadly be miss by my son Joshua Baranczyk and also his mom and dad too.
September 21, 2016
Mary and family: just sat down to read the paper and couldn't believe the news. We are so sad for your loss and hope that all of the good times and special memories help you through these difficult days. We will see you soon. Pam and George Murphy
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Joshua Baranczyk
September 21, 2016
To Mary and The Dachelet family you have my deepest sympathy .And I know he was a great person to know and he helped me out when I wanted to talk to and he showed me how things happen in this world . He will be miss by me and my family too.
Patti Houlihan
September 21, 2016
Mary and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Darryl's passing - he was such a great Best Friend Mentor to Josh - It was always nice seeing all of you at our Holiday luncheon and match activities. Whenever I talked to Josh or his mother they would only have great things to say about Darryl. We appreciated all that Darryl and you have done for Josh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Patti - Best Friends of NM.
Janet McIntyre
September 21, 2016
Steve and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to your family.
Janet McIntyre
September 21, 2016
Mary - I have always had such great memories of my parents and your family while growing up. It hurts knowing someone you care about in life is hurting. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Jenny Hill
Shel Grossman
September 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
September 21, 2016
Steve & family
Sorry for your loss my sympathy goes out to you all
Steve & Karen Otis
Christel Schlieter
September 21, 2016
Oh Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Darrell was a wonderful man. I remembered how tickled I was, when I heard you two were getting married. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you a "cyber" hug!
September 20, 2016
I am so sorry for your lose. I always enjoyed talking and laughing with him when I worked at Gloria Jeans and he came in to work or
visit. My deep sympathy.
Paulette Thomas
Kirsten (Klauk) Holmes
September 20, 2016
What a sweet kind and understanding man. So sorry for your loss.
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