Obit: Schoelzel, Darnell H. (1932 – 2020)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Schoelzel, Andersen, Gutenberger, Gaetz, Salter, Krause, Lemmer, Nikolai

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 12 Feb 2020

Schoelzel, Darnell H. (28 SEP 1932 – 9 FEB 2020)

Darnell H. Schoelzel, age 87, of Colby, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. Rev. Shawn Andersen will preside. Military honors provided by the Colby VFW Post No. 2227 and Unity American Legion Post No. 38. Family and friends are welcome from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the church.

Darnell was born on Sept. 28, 1932, the son of Rudolph and Olivia (Gutenberger) Schoelzel in Colby. He attended Cloverdale School in rural Colby. Darnell was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Janice M. Gaetz on April 13, 1957, in Iowa. Together they farmed in the Town of Colby, retiring in 2006. Their farm became a Century Farm in 1993. Darnell also was a cheese maker and milk hauler.

Darnell never lost the love of farming. He loved animals, especially horses. Darnell enjoyed visiting neighbors on his four-wheeler. Most importantly, he cherished his family.

Darnell is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janice; his daughter, Julie Schoelzel of Neillsville; his son, Duane (Rhonda) Schoelzel of Marathon; six grandchildren: Shannon (Brady) Salter, Ryan Schoelzel, Brooke (Ray) Krause, Britny (Riley) Knack, Stephanie Schoelzel (Adam Lemmer) and Shayne Schoelzel (fiancée, Emily Nikolai); four great-grandchildren: Trey Schoelzel, Brynleigh Krause, Moutrie and Bode Salter. He is further survived by one brother and four sisters; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons: David and Donald “Shorty” Schoelzel; 15 brothers and sisters.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.