Obit: Darnell, Joseph L. "Joe" (1953 - 2016)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Darnell, Mosher, Munson, Schultz, Kowalski
----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 9/14/2016
Darnell, Joseph (Joe) L. (4 April 1953 - 11 September 2016) With Flag
Joseph “Joe” L. Darnell, 63, of Withee, passed away on September 11, 2016, at
his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 4, 1953, to James and Laudis (Mosher) Darnell in La Crosse,
WI. He proudly served in the United States Army as a paratrooper from 1971-1974.
Joe married Mary Anne Munson on November 12, 1977, at Our Lady of Lourdes in
Bettendorf, Iowa. Joe was a Master Electrician and worked on the field for 40
years. He also earned his associate’s degree from Chippewa Valley Technical
College in Computer Networking.
Joe was a member of St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus,
Township of Hixon Zoning and Planning, and the Necedah VFW. He loved spending
time with his family, fishing, hunting, and playing cards. He enjoyed coaching,
refereeing and watching sports, especially baseball. He was a strong, loving
person who touched many hearts. He encouraged new challenges and met them head
on. He was a leader and remained positive throughout all obstacles in life. An
example of this resilience was finishing the 11.8 mile Tough Mudder obstacle
course in 2014.
He is survived by the love of his life, wife, Mary; four children: Anna (Steve),
Michael, Joseph (Jeni), and Jeremy (Libby); six grandchildren: Chay, Alaina,
Ayden, Anya, Aavier, and Grayson; his mother, Laudis; siblings: Sara, Scott
(Pam), Cindy (Bill), and George.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, James; twin brother, Jim; and
granddaughter, Kyanna.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016, at St.
Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Thorp, WI, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Janusz
Kowalski officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016,
at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a
rosary at 7:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be held on Friday one hour prior
to the service. Military honors will be performed by Necedah VFW.
Joe stated, “My purpose was to know God, to love God, and to serve God, so I may
be eternally happy with Him in heaven.”
The family would like to thank: Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice for their
wonderful care and support throughout Joes’ journey with Kidney cancer; Father
Janusz Kowalski for his spiritual guidance; Dr. Kevin Schultz D.C. for his home
visits; Kerry coworkers for their continued friendship, love, and support
throughout his journey.
Online condolences may be shared at
www.cremationsociety-wi.com. Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel,
Altoona is assisting the family with arrangements.
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