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Passed away 6.15.2011
Survived by his wife Laida, son, step children, grand children
From Ellyn Daugherty Kopel:
Darrell was so important in my life. Definitely helped shape me into the person I am today. My love of nature and science and hearty, deep discussions were cultivated by him. It was really great that these reunion pages gave me a chance to talk with him before he passed. Darrell was really happily married and enjoyed his life. It is sad he is gone but he made my life a lot more meaningful.
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Renee Sallein (Roehm)
So sad to hear of Darrell's passing. I too got to talk with Darrell a few months ago. He was looking for a mutual friend from Taylor Middle School. We talked for a bit but he didn't mention he was sick. Later I did get to speak with him through this website and I commented on his dog. :)
I will always remember Darrell and the memories we had together at Mills. My thoughts are with his family at this time.
Renee
Joe Rousso
It is with great sadness that I learned of Darrel's Passing as well as so many of our other classmates. Tends to give me a sense of my own mortality. I knew Darrell as "Duke" and we got to be close in our final years at Mills High. I remember spending many a night in "Dukes Hut", a converted living area over his Mom's garage. I used to make him laugh hysterically when I would do my imitation of Actor Walter Brennan (The Real Mcoy's). He would say "Rouss, do the Amos McCoy imitation" And I would say "Gol dern u Pepinus" We would all laugh. We would sit around and listen to Steve Pelettas stories and jokes, joine in by Tom Gillespe, who I understand also passed and Rich Baer, who we called Gimlee. I saw Duke at a Giants game a few years after high school and he was in the Navy. I'm sure he had an angle going.
Those were the good ole days. I will miss not seeing Duke and the others at the reunion.
God Bless his family.
Joe Rousso
Claudia Abbott
Claudia Abbott
Renee Sallein (Roehm)
Looking at people's comments tonight I wanted to say to Claudia that I'm so sorry for your loss. Thanks for posting the pictures. My thoughts are with his family.
Renee
Peter Bruni
Months ago Darrell told me that he was determined to make it to the reunion and to take that walk around Mills Saturday afternoon. Always postitive.... Darrell was a long time friend, a guy who could really make you laugh, and a wonderful human being. God Bless You Darrell.
Terri Sullivan (Turner)
Darrell and I touched base through this website and I sent prayers for his health and a promise to dance with him at the reunion . . . but, I guess we can dance in heaven. . .
May God bring comfort to Darrell's family and friends,
Amen.
Hugs and prayers always,
Terri