Darrel Rensink

Birth date: Aug 13, 1937 Death date: Mar 10, 2020

Darrel W. Rensink, age 82 of Ames, Iowa (formerly of Sioux Center), passed away at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames on March 10, 2020.Visitation will be at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames on Sund Read Obituary

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Betty Gordon

332w ago

Jo and family, my heartfelt sympathies to you all on Darrel's passing. He/my late husband, Jack Gordon, were born the same year.

He was an exceptional DOT director! He walked past my office daily on his way to his VIP office in "walnut row". He always had a smile on his face, great laughs, and wanted 1 on 1 relationships with his employees.

I remember once running into him in our office area asking "are you still ACTING director?" YES, he said with the big broad smile on his face ;)

When TQM, TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, was developed and on-going for 2 years, I was the Ames secretary rep on the 75 member group. I was very vocal; he was always gracious with open ears to what we had for constructive criticism to make the DOT a better place to work.

Yes, Darrel will be a wonderful volunteer in heaven delivering the same type of service he did here on earth in all the various types of service he did.

Dorothy Yoeger brought over our meat/cheese tray late last week.

RIP DARREL; you left big steps to fill here on earth.

Betty Gordon, Rail and Water/Development Support secretary while Darrel was at the DOT.

John Nervig

332w ago

I was so sorry to read about Darrel's death. God must have needed another volunteer in Heaven. He was a caring person and gave of himself in so many ways and was a wonderful leader of the DOT. I believe the last time I saw Darrel was when he came to visit me in the hospital last February after falling on the ice and requiring hip surgery. He told me about being neighbors with Dr. Sneller and assured me that if any doctor could get me back on the golf course, Dr. Sneller could. Darrrel knew I shared his love of golf. My condolences to you Jo and your family. John Nervig (42 years at the DOT)

Stacy Smith

333w ago

I am so very sad to learn of Darrel’s passing. I always looked forward to seeing his smiling face and our hugs while at choir at FUMC. Jo/family - I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Stacy Smith

Bobbie Davis

333w ago

Darrel became director of DOT just after I started at the Office of Driver Services. It didn't matter that I was clerical staff and he was the department director, Darrel always made time to say hello and would often stop by my desk before his meeting with the office director. He mentored me throughout the years and asked my opinion on DOT projects completed in areas I traveled (one time I think he probably wished he hadn't asked). He was a genuinely good man. Jo and family, I hope you'll find comfort in your memories, each other and in knowing Darrel left a indelible mark on the world.

Don Batt

333w ago

I had the chance to work with Darrel at the City of Boone. Truly a dedicated man. He had class. I will miss him. Don Batt.

Mary

333w ago

He was the director when I started with the DOT. He was one of the warmest and most sincere people I have ever met. My condolences.

Kay Anderson

333w ago

Darrel was an excellent Director, great person and had an infectious smile. He cared about employees and he was kind to everyone. Darrel has taken the road to heaven and one day we will see him again. I send my prayers to his family. Sincerely, Kay Anderson

Linda Ward

333w ago

He was a wonderful man and a great friend. We will never forget when Darrell was a commissioner. We would have get togethers before the Iowa State/Iowa football games. At that time Darrell was a HAWKEYE fan!!! We had fun exchanging jokes about each other’s teams. He will be deeply missed.

Kathy Ridnour

333w ago

Jo and family, our deepest sympathies to you. Darrel was the best Director in our 32 and 39-year careers at the DOT. He was very personal and engaging with the employees and truly cared about the DOT family. I will miss seeing him every Tuesday at Mary Greeley where we volunteered on the same shift. We can’t say enough about his character and friendliness. We especially remember meeting up in Maui at the Mercedes Golf Tournament in 2005. May God be with each of you during this sad time. Sincerely, Ron and Kathy Ridnour

Peggy Riecken

333w ago

Craig and I are saddened to hear of Darrel's passing and our prayers go out to his family. Darrel was such a gracious, kind leader -- we had so much respect for him! We were always happy to visit with Darrel after he retired. He always had time for others and sharing a laugh with him was always good. God Bless. Peggy and Craig Riecken

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