Darrell E Thomsen

Darrell E. Thomsen, 70, of Long Grove, Iowa died Friday, November 2, 2012 at University Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 10 am at Park View Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at the church. Memorials may be made to Park View Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.

Darrell was born March 6, 1942 in Scott County, a son of Earl and Vida (Olson) Thomsen. He was a graduate of North Scott High School and served in the Iowa National Guard in Mount Joy, Ia. He retired from Alcoa following thirty- six years of service. Following that, he worked for Kinkos as a delivery driver for eleven years and then for Fred Priester Landscaping. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his granddaughter. He touched the lives of many with his generous heart and helping hands. He was a brother in Christ at Park View Lutheran Church and a member of Donahue American Legion.

Those left to honor his memory are his wife, Nancy, daughter Robin and son –in-law Kevin Green of Long Grove, son Scott and wife Angie Thomsen of McCausland, a granddaughter Zaylee May Thomsen, two brothers Ken and wife Janice Thomsen of Long Grove and Wayne and wife Pat Thomsen of Blue Grass, sister-in-law Jeanetta and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Randy Thomsen.