Darrel Ray Uhrmacher, 69, of Sutherland, passed away November 22, 2022 at home. He was born on September 20, 1953 to Raymond and Helen (Tanner) Uhrmacher in Superior, NE.
Darrel grew up in Superior, attending a country school through the 8th grade, and graduating from Superior High School in 1971.
After graduating, Darrel began secretly taking flying lessons, against his parents’ approval. In 1972, he received his pilots license and also joined the Army National Guard, serving from 1972-1978. Darrel flew private planes, crop dusters, and eventually corporate jets. He flew his family for the holidays, for travel and just for fun.
In 1980, Darrel went on a blind date with Barb Hansen. A year later, on October 3, 1981, they were married in the Lutheran Church in Holdrege. The couple had two children, Shannon and Andrew. The family moved around Nebraska, following Darrel’s profession and hobby as a pilot. They spent a majority of their lives living in Omaha, 30 years, and Imperial for four. After retiring in 2019, Darrel and Barb moved to Sutherland to be closer to their grandchildren.
Darrel was a busy man with a plethora of hobbies. Some of the activities he enjoyed were horse training, gunsmithing, archery, gardening, rebuilding motorcycles, and really, anything that took place outdoors. Just recently, Darrel’s son taught him how to play the guitar. He loved his grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them, going fishing, attending their program’s and sporting events, and giving Maddyn Hershey candy bars every Thursday after gymnastics. He could fix anything; if he didn’t know how, he taught himself. Darrel was a sharpshooter in the military. He had a dry sense of humor and treasured his alone time but always had plenty to talk about; he was full of endless knowledge. Darrel loved to read, study, and learn about the intricate details of all things. Darrel was fully dedicated to anything and everything he did, from his career and hobbies to his family.
Darrel is survived by wife, Barbara Uhrmacher, of Sutherland; children, Shannon (Brian) Rotert, of Sutherland, Andy Uhrmacher, of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Drew, Maddyn, Archer; brother, Virgil (Cheryl) Uhrmacher, of Thedford; father-in-law, Louis Hansen; brothers-in-law, William Hansen, of Los Angeles, CA, Robert (Darla) Hansen, of North Carolina; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Helen; mother-in-law, Marian Hansen; siblings, Catherine Ahrens, Melvin Uhrmacher.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at Sutherland Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Baldwin officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Book signing will be held 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., Monday, November 28th, 2022 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.