Darrell Henry Murkle, age 86, of Lincoln, NE passed away on February 23, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born on December 19, 1937 in Coleridge, NE to Henry Christopher and Norma Amelia (Green) Murkle; and grandparents Benjamin “Harry” and Jessie Murkle; and Levi and Olive Green. Darrell went to school through the 11th grade. He later married Della Ang on June 26, 1960 in Lincoln, NE at Epworth Methodist Church. He worked as a plumber at Green’s Furnace & Plumbing where he worked alongside his father. Darrell started his own plumbing business, Murkle Plumbing that he operated for 25 years until he retired in 2005. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, fishing, cruising on ships with friends, playing drums in a band and most of all spending time with family. Darrell and Della logged many miles going to watch their grandchildren participate in all kinds of activities. He is survived by his wife for over 63 years Della Murkle; his children Brenda (Dean) Groskurth of Lincoln, NE, Monte Murkle of Clatonia, NE and DeAnn (Phil) Brogan of Fairplay, CO; grandchildren Derek Groskurth of Lincoln, NE, Tyler (Savannah) Groskurth of Lincoln, NE, Jacob (Lexi) Brogan of Hickman, NE, Kylie (Erik) Grasmick of Papillion, NE, Bridget (Cody) Quint of Unionville, MO and Holly Murkle of Beatrice, NE; great grandchildren Daegan & Trexton Groskurth of Lincoln, NE, Allison & Lainey Grasmick of Papillion, NE, Jonah Brogan of Hickman, NE and Korley & Kylo Quint of Unionville, MO; and siblings Patricia (Leonard) Pospisil of Lincoln, NE, Gale Murkle of Florence, AZ and Janice (Albert) Crom of Chetek, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry & Norma Murkle, parents-in-law Oscar and Marjorie Ang, brother’s in-law Leon Ang and Herb Eilers and nephew Marty Crom. Memorials are in the care of the family for future designation. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68520.
