"Sorry to hear about the passing of Darrell. We lived on two of the farms in the Baldwin area that Darrell farmed in the 70's and 80's. He always had a smile on his face and was a very hard worker. RIP Darrell"
Darrell L. Andresen, Sr., 85 of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, September 13, 2021, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa.
A graveside service and burial celebrating his life will be held at 2:30 P.M., Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 P.M. to 2 P.M. Thursday at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.
Darrell Lee Andresen Sr. was born on September 12, 1936 in Toronto, Iowa, to Marx "Max" Andrew Andresen and Wilma Irene (Edwards) Andresen. His mom died in April of 1952 and his dad remarried Ila Brown later that year. Darrell was a graduate of Baldwin High School. He married Mary Louise Winekauf in 1954 in Iowa and three children were born to this union, Darrell Jr., Connie and Brenda. Darrell and Mary later divorced.
Darrell had farmed in the Baldwin area and then worked as a floor associate at Blain's Farm & Fleet in Davenport for many years. Later in life he had lived in Eldridge and lastly Maquoketa.
Darrell was a member of the Jackson County Farm Bureau and a Rock Island Moose Lodge member. He enjoyed farming, dancing, and was an avid follower of the stock market.
Those left to honor his memory include his children, Darrell Lee (Charlene) Andresen Jr. of Maquoketa, IA, Connie (Ron) Behrens of Baldwin, IA, and Brenda (Mark) Wiggins of Maquoketa, IA; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Nancy (Larry) Morris of Cedar Rapids, IA; and a brother-in-law, Stan Benischek of Maquoketa, IA. He was preceded in death by his father Marx Andresen, mother Wilma Andresen, stepmother Ila Andresen, and sister Janet Benischek.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Maquoketa Chapter of Future Farmer's of America.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
"Sorry to hear about the passing of Darrell. We lived on two of the farms in the Baldwin area that Darrell farmed in the 70's and 80's. He always had a smile on his face and was a very hard worker. RIP Darrell"
"I heard this on the radio at 1 oclock on Thursday.. I was so surprised and sorry to hear this.. I wish I could have come to the visitation but it was too late then..Darrell was a good friend to me.. I will never forget him.. May he rest in peace.. Diane ketelsen "
"My sympathy on the death of your father Darrell. I was sometimes his dance partner in Davenport. He knew his business at Farm and Fleet and did it well. May he know god's love."
"To all of Darrell's family, So sorry for your loss. I remember my dad working for him in the 60's. My parents thought a lot of him and Mary. RIP Darrell."
"My sympathy to the family. Sorry for your loss."
"So sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet man."
"To Darrell's family, so sorry for your loss. I worked with Darrell at the Davenport Farm and Fleet. He was a great person with a vast amount of knowledge. He was fun to work with and always had a smile on his face. "
"My deepest sympathy to Darrell's family and many friends. Darrell was a lot of fun and will be missed by many. Rest in Peace my friend."
"To all of Darrell's family sending my sincere condolences in your lass. I have known Darrell for many years and always enjoyed visiting with him and his sense of humor. RIP Darrell"