Darell E. Fender

Darell Fender,age 79, of Macedonia, IA, passed away at his home in Macedonia on Friday, February 13, 2009.

Darell Eugene Fender, one of four sons of Alice Leona (Ford) and Forest Theodore Fender, was born on July 15, 1929 on his parent's farm near Carson, Iowa. He grew up in the Carson and Macedonia, Iowa areas and graduated in 1947 from Macedonia High School.

Following school, Darell worked for Schildberg Construction Company hauling rock to the crusher at their quarries and later drove a gravel truck for local haulers in the Macedonia area. In 1959, Darell began his 33 year career, driving a truck for the Pottawattamie County Road Department, retiring in 1992.

Darell and Diana Lee Storm were united in marriage on May 17, 1949 at the United Methodist Church in Macedonia. They made their home in Macedonia and they were blessed with four children, Linda Jean, Jack Dean, Dick Eugene, and Mark Alan.

Darell was a member of the Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department and served on the Macedonia City Council. He enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren, playing pinochle, hunting and fishing. Darell also enjoyed working in his yard and took great pride in the appearance of their home.

Surrounded by the love of his family, Darell died at his home in Macedonia on February 13, 2009, at the age of 79 years, 6 months, and 28 days.

Darell was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diana Fender of Macedonia, Iowa; his children, Linda Lewis and husband David of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jack Fender and wife Rhonda of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Dick Fender and wife Cindy of Council Bluffs, and Mark Fender and wife Deanna of Macedonia; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Stanley Fender and wife Mabyn of Oakland, Iowa, Edwin Fender and wife Marilyn of Carson, Iowa, and Jimmie Fender and wife Sharon of Oakland; sisters-in-law, Norma Storm of Treynor, Iowa and Shirley Storm of Roseland, Nebraska; other relatives and friends.

Memorials suggested to:
Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department
or Hospice with Heart