Darrel Edward Wilson, 93

Darrel E. Wilson, 93, passed away at home on the evening of March 30, 2020, with his wife, Bev, by his side. Darrel was born in Decatur, Neb., Dec. 4, 1926, to Mark and Ethel (Earl) Wilson. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1944 and joined the Navy, serving for two years, which included time in the Pacific theater during World War II. After leaving the Navy, Darrel enrolled at Dana College in Blair, Neb., where he played football. He completed college at Wayne State Teachers College, in Wayne, Neb., where he met his wife, Beverly Lockmer. They married on Aug. 10, 1951. After marrying, the couple moved to Greeley, Colo., where their son, Scott, was born. A second son, Gregg, was born in 1955, followed by daughter, Sherri, in 1957.