Darrel Weber

Darrel Weber, 87, of Norton, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Sebelius Reservoir, in Norton, County, KS. Darrel was born July 22, 1932, to Frida P (Agan) and Arthur H. Weber. He was one of six children born to the marriage and was the last living of his siblings. Darrel was raised in Northwest Kansas. He lost his father at age 13 and at that time he stepped up to run the family farm. Darrel married Laudine “Deanie” Carpenter on March 12, 1952 and to this marriage five children were born, Rena, Dena, Cynthia, Debra & Rebecca. Darrel and Deanie made their home in Rawlins County, KS. Darrel was a jack of all trades and held many jobs while raising his family. Darrel and Deanie ran the Pool hall for many years. Darrel also ran the Rawlins County Sanitation for 30 years and owned many rentals. One of his pastimes was buying and remolding houses. He also remolded the ‘Ol Shirley Opera House for his wife, who opened Homesteaders, an import business. He was also active in the community serving on many city, county and state committees. Darrel was a gardener and loved to share his bounty. After Darrel and Deanie retired they moved to Pottsboro, TX, as they both loved to fish and Lake Texoma was the best place to do that. They returned to Kansas in 2012 and bought a house in Norton. Darrel loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. His favorite hobby was fishing and he died doing what he loved. Darrel was a hard worker, a man of his word, and very devoted to his family.

Darrel was preceded in death by his wife Laudine; his parents; siblings, Louise, Nina, Ruth, Della & Lynn and daughters, Rena, Dena & Cynthia.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Terry) & Becky; grandchildren, Norma (Blaine), Bobby, Brandi, Jason (Lacy), April (Rob), Fallan, Matt (Melissa) and 27 great grandchildren.

Private family services will take place.