Kenneth James Darwin

Kenneth James (Paul) Darwin, (aka: Lippy) age 75, of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. Kenny was born December 4, 1949, to Walter and Beatice (St. Martin) Darwin in St. Paul, MN.

He graduated from Mechanic Arts, class of 1967. After high school, Kenny was called to serve his country and was deployed to Vietnam from 06/24/1969 to 03/23/1971. He went on to work for UPS as a proud member of Teamsters 638 for 34 years.

Throughout his life, Kenny wore many hats. He was a husband to Debbie (Hinton) Darwin, married of 27 years, and together they had two beautiful daughters, Danielle (David) Weyandt and Nicolle Darwin (Dan Rudeen), and three grandsons, Caleb, Asher, and Bennett.

In 2010, Kenny remarried Valerie (Guerin) Darwin, and together they made their home in Webster, WI, where Kenny could golf to his heart's content. He made many lifelong friends and generously shared his talents with those around him. He kept busy at the cabin in McGregor, where fishing was always top priority, along with hunting.

Family and friends were deeply important to Kenny-not only his daughters Danielle and Nicolle, but also his new daughters, Sarah (Eric) Poff and Jennifer (Louis) Vea Vea, and his many grandchildren: Hope Elizabeth, Tavion Jordan(Sarah), Stephon Alexander (Savannah), Cindle Rae, Liam Richard, Louis James, and Kai Louis. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. One of his dearest lifelong friends was his brother-in-law, Denny Hinton.

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Albert Darwin and Beatrice Darwin; his sisters, Midge and Sharon; his brothers, Walter, Thomas, and Ronald; his brothers-in-law, Terry Albert, Michael Faulkner, and Michael Guerin; and his nephew Brian Hubbard.

He is survived by his siblings Joseph (Cheryl), Everett (Cynitha), Duane (Phyllis), Carol Faulkner, Arthur (Roxanne), Robin Albert, and sister-in-law Carol Darwin, Louise (Wayne) Giampaolo; and by his great-grandchildren Hazel Grace, Jordyn Taylor, Dreydon James, Deon Alexander, and DeAngelo Jordan.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel (Highway 5/Highway 55) in Minneapolis. Inurnment services will take place at 9:30 a.m. Luncheon at American Legion Post 39, 2678 7th Ave E, North St Paul, MN 55109 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.