Darrell Wayne Ehlert, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the age of 92. Darrell was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. He is survived by three sons, Gary (Mary-Louise) of San Jose, California, Andy (Connie) of Portland, Oregon and Doug (Cathy) of Huntsville; four grandchildren, Jacob Ehlert, Luke Ehlert, Courtney (Russell) Stephens and Abigail Ehlert; brothers, David Ehlert of Buchanan, Michigan, and Carl Ehlert of Austin, Texas; sister-in-law, Mary Lee Phipps of Garland, Texas;, and brother-in-law, Bill (Judy) Goin of Austin, Texas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Catherine Ann Ehlert; brother, Richard Ehlert; and sisters, Donna Jean Ehlert and Cheryl Lynn Ehlert.
Darrell was born in Jacksonville, Illinois. He and his wife, Ann, were high school sweethearts at Jacksonville High School. Darrell was a graduate of Illinois College and a Lt. in the Air Force as a meteorologist during the Korean War. He retired as a Vice President at Allstate Insurance Co. He and Ann lived in many states and traveled the world for his job. He was a huge Chicago Cubs fan and passed this affliction on to his sons, grandsons, and granddaughters.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 10 am at All Saints Lutheran Church, 12100 Bailey Cove Road SE, Huntsville, followed by a Celebration of Life service beginning at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.
