"Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Patsy Matzke-Engrav"
In loving memory of
Darrell Edwin Loos
March 1, 1949 - June 16, 2016
Darrell Edwin Loos, 67 of Winona died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Darrell was born March 1, 1949 in Winona to Edwin and Irene (Thone) Loos. He graduated from Winona Senior High and went on to Winona VoTech for a degree in Sales Management. Darrell worked for many local businesses before finding his true calling and becoming a Sherriff's Deputy. He worked for 30 years in Law Enforcement, retiring from the Winona County Sherriff's Department. Following retirement, he worked at Daniel's Ace Hardware in the fishing department.
Darrell was a member of Goodview Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winona YMCA, American Legion and the Minnesota City Boat Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was the happiest when he was on the river. His family and especially his grandchildren, were his biggest pride and joy.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Kathy; two sons, Andy (Amy) and Matt (Abbie); two grandchildren, Jack & Breann; two sisters, Emily (Jerry Hedlund) Spitzner of Minneapolis, Marie (Bob Serva) Loos of Winona; brother-in-law, Mike Shoup of Anoka; and nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Julie Shoup and brother-in-law, Ernest Spitzner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Goodview Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m., Monday at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview and one hour prior to the service at church. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please share a memory of Darrell, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy to the family. I met Darrell in the weight room at the 'Y' way back when his kids were just little squirts. He was always a great talkative person and we crossed paths many times through the years in the bait shop and on the river. He was a super nice guy and will be sorely missed. I share your grief."
"So sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. He got me into BassMasters and truly lit a fire inside me for fishing. He was truly a good and honest man and I was honored to know him."
"Dick & Betty Dennis Kathy & family Our deepest sympathy to all May your faith in GOD help you thru this difficult time"
"Andy & Matt. Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I always enjoyed talking to him at the hardware store.Prayers for your family."
"So sorry to find out about Darrell's passing. I was a fishing buddy of his and Jeff Norton up to high school. He will be missed by our classmates for sure and many more! My thoughts and prayers are with the family."
"Kathy, & family, We are so sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. He was a great, joyful, friendly, man. His presence will be missed by anyone lucky enough to have met him.
Love & hugs to you, & the boys, Kathy!
Lana & Duane Boynton"
"Sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. I was a regular customer at Daniel's Hardware knew Darrell Matt & Andy from their time working there. Darrell was always great to visit with and he'd always try and sell me on picking up fishing as yet another hobby for myself. Darrell was a great guy to visit with and I'm very soory for his family's loss. Thoughts prayers & condolences."
"Kathy and the family of Darrell. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. (Breadlady)"
"Sorry to hear of the loss of a great family man! Daryl so loved his boys and wife. We were able to meet during the many basketball games played at the YMCA! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time!"
"So sorry for your families loss, so sad to see a Great Guy like that go to soon!"
"Rosetta and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of Darrell. He was a great Father, Husband, and I am sure a great grandfather. We remember sharing great times following our kids and yours to basketball tournaments.He left a great legacy for his family and friends. Please accept our condolences. Gerry and Rosetta Erdmanczyk "
"Sorry for your loss. what a great man he was. Are prayer's are with you Kathy and your family. From the sandy and Gary Wenzel family. "
"I will always remember Darrell as a kind and gentle man. Heaven has a new angel. Mari Jo Bell"
"Always smiling and always, always, had something positive and uplifting to say. As my locker aisle neighbor at the YMCA for the past 8 years, there are few men that I have spent more time with chatting in the buff. I am going to miss Darrell. He was truly one of the good guys, and the world is a slightly dimmer place today without his shining smile and bright outlook on life. RIP friend."
"I had the privilege of meeting Darrell when I was a young boy and he immediately had an influence on me. He was caring, funny, and always had a smile on his face. I am honored to have known him and called him my friend. He will be missed dearly and my thought are prayers are with his family. "
"Allen Holmes I was also a member of the class of '67 WHS ...and Darrell seemed to be one of those classmates EVERYONE knew. I also was a deputy sheriff in Winona County (under Sheriff Bruce Stanton) for a short time after military service...but before Darrell was there. Found out through grapevine that Darrell was working at ACE, and would look for him there when I was in Winona. Best wishes to his family...."
"I am so sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. Thoughts and prayer to Kathy and the kids. One of the best stories I have is when Darrell pulled me over one night in 1974. He was a an awesome guy! "
"Sorry to hear about Darrell's passing. We appreciate all the times we spent with Darrell and Kathy and will miss his smile and friendship which began at Key Apartments. Stan and Marie Bush, 340 Knopp Valley Drive, Winona, MN 55987"
"I'll always remember working the weekends at Downtown Country Kitchen with Darrell during our high school days. We sure grew up fast with everything we witnessed and put up with especially at closing time. He always made us laugh. God Bless! Kathy Guenther Boone "
"So sorry to hear that Darrell passed away. Knew Darrell as a young boy whenever I spent time with his big sister - Emily. Ran into Darrell last fall at the American Legion & it was so good to see his always happy face & reconnect. Thoughts & prayers to the family. Sandi Hall"
"Kathy and sons, I am so sorry for your big loss. He was a friendly and happy guy, enjoy your wonderful times with him, and you will meet again. Sorry. Diane."
"Darrell and I both lived in Goodview, and attended Phelps grade school. Even though he was two grades ahead of me (A huge difference in those growing years), Darrell made a permanent impression of who he was back in Seventh grade. One day after school, Darrell rode up our driveway on his bicycle. He handed me my homemade wallet (sewn by my mother), and said, "Hi Marc; I found this on the bus. I've seen you use it in the lunch line, and knew it was yours." I had not even noticed it was missing from my pocket, and he had returned it within the hour. My entire personal fortune of two dollars was still inside. This showed me two things that have always been characteristic of Darrell: His powers of observation were very strong, which would serve well during his years in Law Enforcement. And, most importantly: This was who Darrell was -Totally honest, and wanting to always treat others as he would want to be treated. At an age when some kids would have thought "finders keepers", and kept the money, Darrell would not even think of doing so, and went out of his way to ride several blocks and return what he knew wasn't his. This speaks so well of how Darrell was raised, and the values he instilled in everyone else. I miss You Darrell, Marc Siem "
"My thought and prayers are with you. "
"I was lucky to meet Darrell way back in 1967 at Winona Area Technical School, and immediately knew he was one of the 'good guys' you meet all too seldom in your life. I went to the Army after school and when I returned, found my friend Darrell and his girlfriend Kathy when I went to work at J.C. Penney's in 1970. Not long after that I found that Darrell was a Deputy and several years later I too became a Deputy, but with La Crosse county Sheriff. We had infrequent contact for years but after I retired, I found Darrell handing out copious (but dubious) fishing advise including some of his 'most productive' locations to a patron at the hardware store. It was just as if all those years melted away, as Darrell was still that same 'good guy' who was just a familiar as that favorite old fishing shirt. I am so sad that he didn't have more time to enjoy his retirement and light a few more candles in the dark corners of this life, but rejoice in having known him, shared respect and vision of the honor we were given to be law officers. Darrell left this world a better place in ways none of us will ever be able to measure or understand. I am humbled to have called him Friend.-"
"Kathy, Andy, Amy, Jack, Breann, Matt, and Abbie, Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with all of you. We have shared so many fun, happy, and goofy times together. Darrell always had us laughing, smiling, and he truly cared about all of us. A Great Husband, Dad, and Grandpa and he will always be with you. We will miss him and never forget him. Knowing Darrell he is teaching all our Family and Friends how to catch "the BIG one" in Heaven. Susie, Gary, Jenny, and Kevin "
"Kathy,Andy & Amy, Matt & Abbie So So sorry for your loss. Darrel was a great guy & friend! We have all had a lot of fun times together! I remenber when you two came out to dad & moms pool, good times & lots of laughs! Darrel will be missed & we will never forget him! Kathy , we will all be there to help you through this loss! He will always be in your hearts forever!"
"Darrell was a very tender warm person. He was so friendly whenever he would run into anyone. Thank you Darrell for your friendship. God bless you and your family "
"No words for the shock and sadness when I heard the news. I'm sorry I won't be back to MN in time for the services but please know I am thinking of you all and sending my love! As my Godfather you will always have a special place in my heart! Love, Kris"
"Darrell always had kind and friendly "words" whenever we met. Glen and Carol Hines"
"Dear Kathy, Andy, Matt and family, we are so very sorry for your loss! Darrell is an awesome friend and we will miss seeing and talking with him! You all are in our thoughts and prayers during thia difficult time. Kurt & Sandy Kramer"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don and Sandy Curtin
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"Kathy and family my condolences on your loss -- worked with Darrell summer of '67 or '68 at Behrens -- hadn't seen him much over the years since but whenever I did he was always friendly and outgoing -- he will be missed"
"Darrell and I became friends in 1959. I always respected him for his honor and friendship. Even though we moved apart and dealt with life differently we were always still friends. I will miss you buddy - the memories and friendship will always be there. Go with God my friend."
"Kathy, Andy, Matt and family we are so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a great man- fair just and honest. Know that he is in God's hands keeping watch over all of you. He will be missed. Bob & Beth"
"I am so sorry to hear this. Darrel will be missed. I looked forward to seeing him at or 50th reunion. My best to his family during these very difficult times. "
"So sorry for your loss"
"I am sorry that Darrel has past away. We started in Law Enforcement around the same time and spoke back and forth about are work joking around a lot and helping each other out. He stood up to what he felt was right and his family came first which he always spoke to me about. I will miss him and I will pray for him and the family."
"Loos family so sorry for the loss of you pal,husband,friend,grandfather and Father. You have my deepest sympathies and hugs to you all"
"I will truly miss you , friend. Growing up together over the years, we shared a lot of good, happy times as well as some difficult times. We always tried to keep in touch as I had moved from Winona years ago We both loved fishing and could talk for hours about the ones that got away and the boathouse. Forever remember, forever missed. Jeff Norton "
"So sorry for your loss."
"So sorry for your loss.
Kelly and Carolyn Speltz"
"My heart goes out to the family. I just had a chance to talk to Darrell last fall, as I found out we where related. He was so helpful with the family information, Judy 'Hippe" Allen"