Darrell W. Amendt, 90, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Monday June 16, 2014, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield, Iowa. He was born September 12, 1923, in Mason City, Iowa to William and Reaka (Zielstorf) Amendt. Darrell attended school in Sheffield and Clear Lake High School. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Darrell was united in marriage to Gladys Liekweg on May 18, 1947, in Sheffield, Iowa. They lived in Mason City, Iowa, where he was employed by John Deere Company. In 1957 he transferred to John Deere Co. in East Moline, Illinois, until he retired in May 1982. Darrell and Gladys then moved to Hampton, Iowa. Darrell was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hampton, Iowa. He enjoyed working on his cars and especially enjoyed working in his garden. Darrell is survived by his wife Gladys, nephew Duane and his wife Janiece Liekweg, great nieces Robin (Matt) Blythe and Dawn Liekweg. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws George and Leona Liekweg and Harold and Hazel Schmitt.
Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa[more]