Darwin R. Hughes

"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; Jan's 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 Darwin's 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. [more]

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