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Obituary
Darrell L. Wibben, 78 of Lincoln
passed away on Thursday January 25, 2024
Darrell L. Wibben was born July 4, 1945, the son of
Albert and Lydia Wibben. He graduated from
Hartsburg-Emden High School. He married Roberta
Hoffert in 1969. She survives. Darrell and Roberta
raised two sons Wesley and Michael.
A life-long resident of Lincoln and Logan County,
Darrell worked at PPG in Lincoln, the Clock Shop,
and at the Lincoln Walmart where he officially
retired and began enjoying the slower, simpler side
of life.
He was an avid woodcarver with a passion for
creating his interpretation of objects from nature
from mushrooms to eagles and owls, he enjoyed
capturing what God created and preserving it for
others to enjoy.
Many of his artworks have been on
display in Kickapoo Creek Park as he took the trunks
of old trees that had been downed and turned them
into statues that walkers enjoyed as they traversed
around the park. He also had a knack for choosing
the right woods for walking sticks. He would find
the perfect piece, then carve a top onto the stick.
Darrell was very much at home at the Creekside
Environmental Center and was so dedicated to the
center that a bench was named for him that sits and
overlooks the creek bed, making for an ideal place
for relaxation and meditation.
Darrell also had a passion for
fishing and birdwatching and enjoyed both those
activities with his family.
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He was a collector and enjoyed driving his
vintage Chevy around town as his everyday driver. He
belonged to the Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and took
great pleasure in spending time at local car shows, not only
showing his car, but enjoying the camaraderie and swapping
of stories with his fellow collectors.
Darrell leaves behind his wife Roberta, sons Wesley and
Michael, five grandchildren; Ethan, Morgan, Logan, Andres,
Jacob, and one great grandchild, his brothers Don Wibben of
Lincoln and Jon Wibben of Hartsburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister
Alberta Culler.
Per his wishes, there will be no services. |
