Darrell Estell was born on December 24, 1954 in Oelwein, IA to Ruth Marie Brant and A.J. "Buck Estell He passed away on September 18, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 54 years.


Married Karla White on 10/24/75 in Urbana, IL



Darrell is survived by wife Karla Estell; son Andrew Estell; daughter Brandy
Smart and son-in-law Patrick Smart, Jr.; granddaughters Skyler and Breanna
Smart; Leona Heldt and Jeff Heldt; grandchildren Delilah and Jonathan Heldt;
mother Mary Estell; brothers James Estell and Michael Oren; sisters Joanne Dill;
Tammi Yezek; Ann Chamberlain and Marilyn Baker ; sister-in-law, brothers-in-law
and multiple nieces and nephews. Darrell was preceded in death by father A. J.
"Buck" Estell and mother Ruth Marie Brant and grandparents.



Darrell loved his family and was a devoted friend; was always concerned for the
well being of others; had a zest for life and curiosity for learning that led
him to grow and improve the world around him. Darrell's faith in God led him
with calm serenity on his journey.



Former places of residence include Mason City, IA; Chanute AFB in Illinois;
Spokane, WA; Ramstein AFB in Germany; Lavista /Papillion and Cedar Creek, NE



Darrell served in the Air Force and received many commendations while serving in
the 92nd and 55th Field Maintenance Squadrons, and the 608th Consolidated
Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons. Darrell served in direct support of the
National Emergency Airborne Command Post and B-2 Bomber Maintenance Support
until retiring in 1995 as Master Sergeant. After retirement, Darrell worked at
Greater Omaha Refrigeration until his health required him to retire.



He served on the Board of the Cedar Creek One Association and also as Trustees'
Chairman for the First United Methodist Church in Louisville.



The Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 21st, at the First United
Methodist Church, 222 Walnut in Louisville at 10:30 am. Full Military Rites by
Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard.



Visitation - Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home, 413 Elm in Louisvile, NE on Sunday,
September 20. Family will be present during visitation from 6 to 8 PM on
Sunday.



Family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church in
Louisville.