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Darrell Chester

February 16, 1963 — December 1, 2019

Darrell Lynn Chester, age 56, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Darrell was born February 16, 1963, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Gerald Chester and Onetta (Burgess) Flynn.

Darrell graduated from Iola High School in 1981. He then attended Allen Community College. Darrell worked as a supervisor for Midland Brake, then Haldex for several years. After Haldex, he then worked for Cameron. Darrell then worked for the city of Iola as an assistant code officer. Darrell found his true passion when he became owner of the Time Out Tavern in Iola. Darrell married Karyn Ard in Gas City, Kansas on May 26, 2012.

Darrell was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching KU basketball, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals. He enjoyed cruising around Iola in his Jeep. Darrell loved music and was a huge supporter of local and up and coming musicians. One of Darrell’s greatest joys was being a grandpa. He was also a great friend to many and stranger to none. He will be remembered for his quick wit, great sense of humor and being the life of the party.

Darrell was preceded in death by his father.

Darrell is survived by his wife Karyn of the home; two sons Andy Chester and wife Michelle of Iola, Griffin Chester and Lauren Moore of Odessa, Washington; two daughters Lexie Lakin of Topeka, Eve Ard of the home; two brothers Shaun Chester and wife Jennifer of Lexington, Nebraska, Justin Chester and wife Amy of Rose Hill, Kansas; one sister Asia Foster and husband Brett of Pittsburg, Kansas; three grandchildren Hayes Chester, Paislee Lakin, Santiago Rivera; mother Onetta Flynn of Gas City; grandfather J.D. Chester of Oklahoma; lifelong friend Chuck Shafer; and numerous other relatives.

A memorial service for Darrell will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Iola. A celebration of Darrell’s life will be held at the Time Out Tavern, 118 East Jackson Iola, Kansas, following the memorial service. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions in honor of Darrell are suggested to the family to help defray funeral cost and can be left with the funeral home.
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Saturday, December 7, 2019

1:00 - 1:45 pm (Central time)

Feuerborn Family Funeral Service - Iola

1883 U.S. 54, Iola, KS 66749

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