Darrell W. Achtemeier died peacefully Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Park Centre in Newton, Iowa. A celebration of Darrell's life will be announced at a later date.
Darrell was born May 6, 1928 to Elmer and Marie Achtemeier on the family farm. He was a 1946 graduate of Newton High School and served as an instructor in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 - 1954. Darrell then farmed extensively in Jasper County throughout his career.
Darrell was married to Marie Snapp on September 3, 1950. He is survived by Marie, his wife of 62 years; a son, Doug Achtemeier of Pasadena, CA; a daughter, Suzanne (Gary) Shapiro of New York, NY and a granddaughter, Lauren Achtemeier of Pasadena, CA.
He was an active, lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Newton. Memorials may be designated to First Presbyterian Church or to Jasper County Animal Rescue League and left at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home.
Darrell was born May 6, 1928 to Elmer and Marie Achtemeier on the family farm. He was a 1946 graduate of Newton High School and served as an instructor in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 - 1954. Darrell then farmed extensively in Jasper County throughout his career.
Darrell was married to Marie Snapp on September 3, 1950. He is survived by Marie, his wife of 62 years; a son, Doug Achtemeier of Pasadena, CA; a daughter, Suzanne (Gary) Shapiro of New York, NY and a granddaughter, Lauren Achtemeier of Pasadena, CA.
He was an active, lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Newton. Memorials may be designated to First Presbyterian Church or to Jasper County Animal Rescue League and left at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home.
Darrell W. Achtemeier died peacefully Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Park Centre in Newton, Iowa. A celebration of Darrell's life will be announced at a later date.
Darrell was born May 6, 1928 to Elmer and Marie Achtemeier on the family farm. He was a 1946 graduate of Newton High School and served as an instructor in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 - 1954. Darrell then farmed extensively in Jasper County throughout his career.
Darrell was married to Marie Snapp on September 3, 1950. He is survived by Marie, his wife of 62 years; a son, Doug Achtemeier of Pasadena, CA; a daughter, Suzanne (Gary) Shapiro of New York, NY and a granddaughter, Lauren Achtemeier of Pasadena, CA.
He was an active, lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Newton. Memorials may be designated to First Presbyterian Church or to Jasper County Animal Rescue League and left at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home.
Darrell was born May 6, 1928 to Elmer and Marie Achtemeier on the family farm. He was a 1946 graduate of Newton High School and served as an instructor in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 - 1954. Darrell then farmed extensively in Jasper County throughout his career.
Darrell was married to Marie Snapp on September 3, 1950. He is survived by Marie, his wife of 62 years; a son, Doug Achtemeier of Pasadena, CA; a daughter, Suzanne (Gary) Shapiro of New York, NY and a granddaughter, Lauren Achtemeier of Pasadena, CA.
He was an active, lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Newton. Memorials may be designated to First Presbyterian Church or to Jasper County Animal Rescue League and left at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home.
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