1948
Darrel
2020
Darrel Catron
April 27, 1948 — January 9, 2020
Darrel Catron, age 71, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on January 9, 2020.
Darrel was born in Iola, Kansas to Clarence Ray Catron and Lucille Catron. Darrel married Deborah Nilges Catron on June 8, 1985 in Iola.
Darrel graduated from Iola High School in 1966, ACCC in 1968, and Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor's of Science in 1984. He went back to Pitt State where he obtained his Master’s Degree in Special Education/Behavioral Disorders. Darrel was employed by Marmaton Valley from 1984-1986. Darrel worked for ANW Co-op from 1985 until 2009, when he retired.
Darrel was a member of the Allen County Country Club, Iola Elks, St. John's Knights of Columbus, a Member of the USD 257 school board for numerous years, and was recently serving on the Gas City Council, after being the mayor for over 20 years.
You could find Darrel at the golf course; either golfing or playing cards, or sneaking a margarita. He enjoyed being outside whether he was fishing, hunting, or enjoying his grandchildren. In his earlier years he loved to play softball. He enjoyed watching KU basketball, the Kansas City Royals, and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Terry Catron.
Darrel is survived by his wife, his daughters and grandchildren; daughter Stephanie Craig and husband, James; their children, Andrew, Zachary, Emily, Alex, and Jacob; daughter Kim Boeken and husband, Michael; their children, Danny, Lukey, and Evan; daughter Jessica Bishop and husband, Casey; their children, Tillie and Reese; sister, Rosalie Straiton; brothers, George and wife, Shirley Catron, Donald and wife, Diane Catron, and Paul Richard and wife, Lynn Catron. As well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A funeral service for Darrel will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at St. John’s Catholic Church. Rosary will take place at 10:00AM prior to services at St. John’s Catholic Church. Family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Memorials in honor of Darrel are suggested to Fees Park of Gas, Kansas and can be left with the funeral home. Condolences for the family can be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .
Darrel was born in Iola, Kansas to Clarence Ray Catron and Lucille Catron. Darrel married Deborah Nilges Catron on June 8, 1985 in Iola.
Darrel graduated from Iola High School in 1966, ACCC in 1968, and Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor's of Science in 1984. He went back to Pitt State where he obtained his Master’s Degree in Special Education/Behavioral Disorders. Darrel was employed by Marmaton Valley from 1984-1986. Darrel worked for ANW Co-op from 1985 until 2009, when he retired.
Darrel was a member of the Allen County Country Club, Iola Elks, St. John's Knights of Columbus, a Member of the USD 257 school board for numerous years, and was recently serving on the Gas City Council, after being the mayor for over 20 years.
You could find Darrel at the golf course; either golfing or playing cards, or sneaking a margarita. He enjoyed being outside whether he was fishing, hunting, or enjoying his grandchildren. In his earlier years he loved to play softball. He enjoyed watching KU basketball, the Kansas City Royals, and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Terry Catron.
Darrel is survived by his wife, his daughters and grandchildren; daughter Stephanie Craig and husband, James; their children, Andrew, Zachary, Emily, Alex, and Jacob; daughter Kim Boeken and husband, Michael; their children, Danny, Lukey, and Evan; daughter Jessica Bishop and husband, Casey; their children, Tillie and Reese; sister, Rosalie Straiton; brothers, George and wife, Shirley Catron, Donald and wife, Diane Catron, and Paul Richard and wife, Lynn Catron. As well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A funeral service for Darrel will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at St. John’s Catholic Church. Rosary will take place at 10:00AM prior to services at St. John’s Catholic Church. Family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Memorials in honor of Darrel are suggested to Fees Park of Gas, Kansas and can be left with the funeral home. Condolences for the family can be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .
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