In Loving Memory
Paul Darnell

VISITATION
Saturday, July 1, 2017
1:00 - 3:30 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, July 1, 2017
3:30 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. William Peake
1st Reformed Church
Buffalo Center, Iowa

HONORARY BEARERS
Paul's Grandchildren

Paul Matthew Darnell, son of Floyd "Dusty" and Ruby (Sievert) Darnell, was born October 20, 1952 in Alta, Iowa. As an infant, Paul was baptized at the United Methodist Church. Paul served in the United State Army, during which time he completed his high school education. Paul later attended Iowa Lakes Community College where he received his Associates Degree in Automotive Technology on May 19, 1995.

As young as the age of 5 years, Paul helped his parents in their restaurants, The Pantry and the Short Stop Cafe in Storm Lake. As a young man, Paul worked for a carnival, setting up, tearing down and driving equipment to various towns. He also did a lot of automotive work and did over the road trucking.

On April 1, 2001 Paul was united in marriage to Patricia Bolte Webster at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Fairville, Iowa. They made their home near Fenton.

Paul was a Mason and member of the Blue Lodge York Rites and Shriners. He enjoyed driving the Shriners go-carts at parades and events around the area.

Paul had a great interest in cars, especially any 1964-1968 Chevelle, which were his favorites. He loved riding horses when he was younger and had developed a love of motorcylces. He enjoyed working on his computer but especially spending time with his grandkids.

Paul passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at his home near Fenton, Iowa, at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd "Dusty" Darnell, Ruby Darnell Strandberg, Glen Strandberg; father-in-law, Delond Bolte; son, Nathaniel Webster; nephew, B.J. Strandberg; and aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Fenton, Iowa; his children, Kenneth Darnell, Misty (Kenneth "Jimmy") Nelson, Angel (Thomas) Riecks, Hope (Ronson) Bell and Jay "James" (Carol) Darnell; grandchildren, Everett, Brianna, Meghan, Ramsey, Corinne, Ruthie, Thomas, Memphis, Adam, Starr, Tavin, Kenyin, Satira, Izybella and Ryker plus one; brothers, Anthony Darnell, Richard (Sandy) Strandberg, Jerry (Anna) Strandberg, Jody Strandberg and Todd Strandberg; sisters, Dusty (Don) Helmers, Dale Sobolik and Tammy Reimers; mother-in-law, Beverly Bolte; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home