Darwin R. Hughes
October 24, 1946 ~ November 11, 2016
Poppy Dar Age 70 of Wyoming, MN Ventura, IA Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, passed away on November 11th. Survived by wife, Janette; children, Ricky (Kathy) Budd, David (Donna) Budd, Shelly Watson, Pamela (Philip) Doran, Scott Budd, Becky (Morley) Rendmeister; Jans step children; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Paul (Judy) Hughes, Lyle (Margaret) Hughes; Becky (Steve) Frerichs, Linda (Gene) Helland. Preceded in death by wife, Joanne; parents, Ada Wes; siblings, Lee, Gary, Keith, Barb, Virginia. Darwin was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving in the Navy. In his retirement years, he enjoyed traveling and visiting with family friends. A Celebration of Darwins life 11 AM Thursday, November 17th at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake, with visitation one hour prior. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Hughes Foundation, Fairview Lakes Hospice, or a charity of choice.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Darwin’s military service to our nation.
To Darwin’s family. Your father was a good man and He made Our Jan very Happy. He was my birthday buddie and sweet as candy and I will miss him. I will be praying for you all. Kathy Calhoun
Oh, JANETTE, i FEEL YOUR PAIN, BUT WANT YOU TO REMEMBER THE PEACE AND COMFORT WE GET KNOWING CHRIST ROSE FROM THE GRAVE TO GIVE THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE TO HIS CHILDREN. GOD BLESS YOU!
It has been many years since I’ve visited with Darwin but I’ll always remember him as a very kind and gentle man. I want to express my sincere condolences to Darwin’s family. So sorry for your loss.
Cindy Seeley
(Cousin to the Budd’s)
On behalf of the American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Darwin’s military service to our nation.