In Remembrance Of
Darrell E. Stein
Darrell Edward Stein, 77, of Smithville, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at home. Born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to Ed and Merletta (Hartman) Stein, he lived most of his life in Missouri.
Darrell was a man of few words but those that he did speak were often worth listening to. He grew up on a dairy farm and as he grew older, he and his wife moved from the ‘burbs to the country, eventually tending to an almost 160 acre “hobby farm”. By day, he was both an electrical engineer and electrical contractor having worked on several noteworthy projects to include Truman Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Hospital and the Hyatt Regency Hotel. He was well-respected in his profession, in his community and by his family.
Darrell was extremely loving of his wife Sheryl. The two were inseparable. Darrell was also proud of his four children, Malia Mabe of Las Vegas, Brooke Pitzenberger and her husband Steven of Kansas City, Darrell Stein II and his wife Kim of Prairie Village and Ryan Stein of Smithville. Darrell is also survived by 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Merletta Stein and his sister, Diana Cox.
Private family Graveside Services will be held.
Donations may be made in his memory to: Havesters 3801 Topping Ave, Kansas City, MO 64129. (put Darrell Stein in the memo)
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Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
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Andy & Stephanie Phipps
Our hearts to out to you at this most difficult time. We pray that your memories will bring you peace.
Ken Wheeler
Sorry to hear about the Darrell’s passing.
Rosie Eberhardt
Aloha Sheryl,
Your classmates from Kamehameha share your grief
and are keeping you in our hearts.
Barbara Bettis
Dearest Sheryl, just heard of your loss. So sorry to you , your children & mo’opuna for your loss. I remember when you two met here in Hawaii. May he rest in Akua. Your Ohana is with you. Aloha nui , your cousin Barbara
George Smith
Darrell and I did business together years ago. Unfortunately, I changed jobs and lost touch. He was a good man and a friend. I am sorry for your loss.
Donna Assel
I’m so sorry to hear about Darrell, He was a sweet man always had a smile for you, R.I.P. Darrell. My thoughts and prayers are with the family ,
Linda Schroeder
So very sorry, the Family will be in our Thoughts and Prayers!! Darrell was a very Special person, he will be missed!!
Dan and Valerie Helm
We are sorry to hear of Mr. Stein’s passing. He was always so nice and friendly. You could tell how much he loved his wife, family and his farm. Please take care.
Don and Rita Hanks
We understand that part of living is dying, but we are never really prepared. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you now remember the little things that endeared you to your husband and father. We too will remember him fondly. Rita
STACI KAPELIELA
Uncle Darrell & Aunty Sheryl took me under their wings unconditionally when I was in my teens.
Although , I have not spoken of my gratitude of allowing me to being part of ….My memories of you will always be everlasting. I am truly grateful more then words can say. I leave you with one last hoorah and that is, I dreaded going in the woods and hauling wood Lol. You will be missed, you are truly a man of hard working hands that needed a rest. I love you! Uncle Darrell.