Darrell Joseph Kreimer, age 69 of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. The son of Milton and Olivia (nee: Nostheide) Kreimer, he was born as the youngest of 7 brothers and sisters on July 12, 1949 in Batesville.
The 1969 Milan High School graduate served in the U.S. Army overseas as a Radar Operator. While stationed in South Korea, Darrell met his wife of over 40 years, who survives him in death. He was also a loyal employee for the Batesville Casket Company for 43 years before retiring in February 2017. Darrell was a member of the American Legion and the Batesville Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1130.
Anyone who knew Darrell, knows that one of his greatest attributes was his willingness to help others. Whether it be a broken down car or hole in a roof, he never hesitated to lend a hand. As an avid outdoorsman, Darrell could frequently be found in a tree stand awaiting his next adventure. He especially enjoyed the designing, construction, and maintenance of their family home .
Darrell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Sue; two sons Paul (Amanda) Kreimer of Noblesville, IN and John (Amy) Kreimer of Greenwood, IN; six grandchildren, Nicole, Abigail, Rebecca, Emerson, Grant & Kensi; numerous nieces and nephews; and two sisters Betty Smith and Joann Rackley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and three brothers.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 12:00pm – 2:30pm with funeral service at 2:30pm and Military Service immediately following, all at Meyers Funeral Home, in Batesville. Rev. Shawn Crisman officiating. Online condolences www.meyersfuneralhomes.com
Memorials may be given to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network c/o the funeral home or at www.pancan.org/ways-to-give. Online condolences www.meyersfuneralhomes.com