Herman Darr

Herman Darr passed away June 8, 2011 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton. Herman was born November 1, 1926 in Dowagiac the youngest of 11 children of Daniel and Amelia (Janke) Darr. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Herman was a tool & die/mold maker for 37 years. His career included 25 yrs at Du-wel Metal Products, 6 1/2 years at ITT and he retired from Johnson and Johnson in 1993. After retirement, Herman moved from California to Bitely, MI and then settled in a home in Decatur in 1999. Herman belonged to numerous organizations including; life membership of the American Legion Post #563 in Dowagiac and #309 in Decatur, life member of the DAV Post #89 in Dowagiac and a life membership in the North American Hunting & Fishing Club and membership in the Dowagiac conservation club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his two sons. On June 19, 1948 he was united in marriage with Shirley (Morlan) Darr who preceded him in death in 1980. He was also preceded by one granddaughter, Tiffany Darr in 1990 and one son, Ricky Daniel Darr in 2009 and 10 brothers and sisters. Surviving members of his family include 5 children; Sandra (Gary) Emrhein of Richmond, VA, Sherry (Robert) Barrett of Portage, MI, Susan (Jeff) Waldron of Colorado Springs, CO, Randy (Laura) Darr of Paw Paw, MI, Sally (Tony) Mermer of Garden Grove, CA, 12 grandchildren,11 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his constant companion, Mitzie his dog. Friends will be received Sunday from 2-5 pm at the Yazel-Clark Chapel, 405 Center St. Dowagiac. A service to honor his life will take place Monday 11am at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church with interment following at North Shore Memory Gardens, 5027 M 63 N Coloma, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran or American Legion Post #309, Decatur