Obituary for Darrell Claud Bishop
Darrell Claud Bishop
November 21, 1935 – March 6, 2022
Darrell Claud Bishop, “Deke”, age 86, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Darrell is survived by his sons, Jim (Sharon) Bishop of Austin, Texas and Jeff (Lisa) Bishop of Richfield, Wisconsin; his sisters, Sherry (Sung Kyu) Kim, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Brenda (Fred) Dowling of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and Muriel (the late John) Comeau of Fernley, Nevada; his brother Ken Erickson of Fresno, California; grandchildren Aaron Bishop, Jennifer (Micheal) Smith, Eric (Lauren) Bishop, Ashley Bishop, Taylor Bishop, Brendan Bishop; and one great granddaughter, Adalind Bishop.
He is preceded in death by his parents; May and Claud Bishop; his wife, Lois, his sisters, Carol Bishop, Shirley (Owen “Ossie”) Sigler, Lynette (Donald) Soltau; and his brothers, Howard (Mary) Bishop, Neil (Charmaign) Bishop, and Arthur (Pat) Erickson.
Deke was born on November 21, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Claud and May (nee Kinn) Bishop. He met the love of his life, Lois, on his first day in Antigo at the local bowling alley on March 24, 1955. They were married on January 7, 1956.
Deke served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1974. He was an electronics technician maintaining radar equipment at seven different bases including Germany, Canada, and Alaska. After retiring from the military, Deke worked for 20 plus years for Brunswick Bowling. He installed automatic scoring systems throughout the Midwest. The job also took him to places such as New Zealand, Singapore, and Brazil.
Deke enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and travel. Deke and Lois lived in six states as well as Germany during a 20-year period. Much of that was while Deke was in the Air Force. They enjoyed numerous trips in their RV visiting a total of 47 states.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 2 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (1350 State Road 175, Hubertus) at 11am. Visitation at the church from 10am until the time of service. Interment Private.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Deke’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Fisher House Foundation.
November 21, 1935 – March 6, 2022
Darrell Claud Bishop, “Deke”, age 86, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Darrell is survived by his sons, Jim (Sharon) Bishop of Austin, Texas and Jeff (Lisa) Bishop of Richfield, Wisconsin; his sisters, Sherry (Sung Kyu) Kim, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Brenda (Fred) Dowling of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and Muriel (the late John) Comeau of Fernley, Nevada; his brother Ken Erickson of Fresno, California; grandchildren Aaron Bishop, Jennifer (Micheal) Smith, Eric (Lauren) Bishop, Ashley Bishop, Taylor Bishop, Brendan Bishop; and one great granddaughter, Adalind Bishop.
He is preceded in death by his parents; May and Claud Bishop; his wife, Lois, his sisters, Carol Bishop, Shirley (Owen “Ossie”) Sigler, Lynette (Donald) Soltau; and his brothers, Howard (Mary) Bishop, Neil (Charmaign) Bishop, and Arthur (Pat) Erickson.
Deke was born on November 21, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Claud and May (nee Kinn) Bishop. He met the love of his life, Lois, on his first day in Antigo at the local bowling alley on March 24, 1955. They were married on January 7, 1956.
Deke served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1974. He was an electronics technician maintaining radar equipment at seven different bases including Germany, Canada, and Alaska. After retiring from the military, Deke worked for 20 plus years for Brunswick Bowling. He installed automatic scoring systems throughout the Midwest. The job also took him to places such as New Zealand, Singapore, and Brazil.
Deke enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and travel. Deke and Lois lived in six states as well as Germany during a 20-year period. Much of that was while Deke was in the Air Force. They enjoyed numerous trips in their RV visiting a total of 47 states.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 2 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (1350 State Road 175, Hubertus) at 11am. Visitation at the church from 10am until the time of service. Interment Private.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Deke’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Fisher House Foundation.