Darryl Johnson

Darryl Johnson, 79, passed away on September 14, 2016. He was born in Des Moines on January 15, 1937 to Roy and Frances Johnson. Darryl graduated from Polk City High School in 1955. On June 15, 1962 he married Ellen Burt and to this union two daughters were born, Kelly and Kari.

Darryl proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Iowa National Guard. He worked at John Deere for 39 years, retiring as a General Foreman of Shipping and Receiving. Throughout his lifetime, he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and vacationing with friends and family.

Darryl had a deep love and passion for Polk City and the people who live there. He was a member of PCDC and loved discussing the changes and future of Polk City. Darryl spent many hours in his shop doing woodworking projects for his friends and family. He was proud of the fingerprint he left, the legacy he built, and the time he invested in Polk City.

Darryl is survived by his children, Kelly (Ric) Weidner and Kari (David) Middleton; grandchildren, Jamie (Caleb), Wyatt (Abbey) and Payton; sister, Kathi Shaffer; good friends, Willie Torsky and Jack Burt. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen; parents; sister, Sharon (Robin) Kirkman; and brother-in-law, Roy Shaffer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. A private burial to be held at Union Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, from 5 to 7 p.m., also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Food Bank of Iowa or the Animal Rescue League, in loving memory of Darryl.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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