Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church in Manning. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning.
Darwin Charles, son of Walter and Malinda (Otto) Dammann, was born August 10, 1961, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up south of Manning in Audubon County and graduated from Manning High School in 1979. After graduation, Darwin began farming and, starting in about 1990, he also began trucking.
In the early 1980s, Darwin was united in marriage with Darcy Lohrmann and two sons were born to this marriage. The couple divorced in the early 2000s. It was about this time that he gave up farming and turned to trucking full time.
Darwin met Liz Richards in late 2009, and they made their home in Avoca. Together they expanded his trucking business, Double D Express. On July 11, 2015, Darwin joined Liz in marriage.
Darwin was a hard worker. He enjoyed driving truck, long phone conversations with fellow truckers, fishing with his grandchildren, yard work, and above all, spending time with his family and grandchildren.
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, Darwin died in a truck accident in Wichita, Kansas. He was 60 years, 2 months and 13 days of age.
Darwin is survived by his wife Liz Dammann of Avoca; his children: Nick (Brittany) Dammann of Denison; Jon Dammann of Manilla; Daniel Read of Omaha; Michaela Mason of Hooper, NE; Justin (Shelby) Mason of Weeping Water, Nebraska; and Krystal Richards of Weeping Water, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren: Courtney, Hunter, Katrina, Krystin, Ava, Leeam, Addy, Lizzy, Emmy and Taytum; a great-grandson Breccan; two sisters: Diane (Larry) Cross of Waukee and Darlis (Rex) Wambold of Van Meter; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Darryl Dammann.
In Loving Memory of Darwin Dammann
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021
Calvary Baptist Church
Manning, Iowa
Officiating: Phil Stracke
Prerecorded Music Selections:
"One More Day" Diamond Rio
"I'm Already There" Lonestar
"When I Get Where I'm Going" Brad Paisley
"Save The Roses" Lee Brice
Casket Bearers:
Matt Scheuring Steven Irlmeier Grant Stracke Klay Ramsey Chance Gruhn Andy Nieland
Honorary Casket Bearers:
All of Darwin's Grandchildren
Interment will be held at a later date.
Manning Cemetery
Manning, Iowa
Darwin Damman, age 60, of Avoca and formerly of Manning, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Kansas.
The crash was reported at 2:06 p.m. Saturday on I-35 near George Washington Boulevard in southeast Wichita.
According to the patrol, a 2019 Freightliner semi was traveling south on I-35 partially on the outside shoulder and outside lane at a low rate of speed because of mechanical issues.
As the Freightliner was attempting to move onto the shoulder, it was struck in the rear by a 2007 Peterbilt semi. The driver of the Peterbilt semi, Darwin Dammann, 60, of Avoca, Iowa, was ejected from the vehicle, the patrol said. Dammann was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, where he was pronounced dead. The patrol said Dammann wasn't wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the Freightliner, Ibrahim Bashir, 34, of Denver, was taken to Wesley Medical Center for treatment of possible injuries. The patrol said Bashir was wearing a seat belt.
Darwin Charles, son of Walter and Malinda (Otto) Dammann, was born August 10, 1961, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up south of Manning in Audubon County and graduated from Manning High School in 1979. After graduation, Darwin began farming and, starting in about 1990, he also began trucking.
In the early 1980s, Darwin was united in marriage with Darcy Lohrmann and two sons were born to this marriage. The couple divorced in the early 2000s. It was about this time that he gave up farming and turned to trucking full time.
Darwin met Liz Richards in late 2009, and they made their home in Avoca. Together they expanded his trucking business, Double D Express. On July 11, 2015, Darwin joined Liz in marriage.
Darwin was a hard worker. He enjoyed driving truck, long phone conversations with fellow truckers, fishing with his grandchildren, yard work, and above all, spending time with his family and grandchildren.
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, Darwin died in a truck accident in Wichita, Kansas. He was 60 years, 2 months and 13 days of age.
Darwin is survived by his wife Liz Dammann of Avoca; his children: Nick (Brittany) Dammann of Denison; Jon Dammann of Manilla; Daniel Read of Omaha; Michaela Mason of Hooper, NE; Justin (Shelby) Mason of Weeping Water, Nebraska; and Krystal Richards of Weeping Water, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren: Courtney, Hunter, Katrina, Krystin, Ava, Leeam, Addy, Lizzy, Emmy and Taytum; a great-grandson Breccan; two sisters: Diane (Larry) Cross of Waukee and Darlis (Rex) Wambold of Van Meter; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Darryl Dammann.
In Loving Memory of Darwin Dammann
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021
Calvary Baptist Church
Manning, Iowa
Officiating: Phil Stracke
Prerecorded Music Selections:
"One More Day" Diamond Rio
"I'm Already There" Lonestar
"When I Get Where I'm Going" Brad Paisley
"Save The Roses" Lee Brice
Casket Bearers:
Matt Scheuring Steven Irlmeier Grant Stracke Klay Ramsey Chance Gruhn Andy Nieland
Honorary Casket Bearers:
All of Darwin's Grandchildren
Interment will be held at a later date.
Manning Cemetery
Manning, Iowa
Darwin Damman, age 60, of Avoca and formerly of Manning, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Kansas.
The crash was reported at 2:06 p.m. Saturday on I-35 near George Washington Boulevard in southeast Wichita.
According to the patrol, a 2019 Freightliner semi was traveling south on I-35 partially on the outside shoulder and outside lane at a low rate of speed because of mechanical issues.
As the Freightliner was attempting to move onto the shoulder, it was struck in the rear by a 2007 Peterbilt semi. The driver of the Peterbilt semi, Darwin Dammann, 60, of Avoca, Iowa, was ejected from the vehicle, the patrol said. Dammann was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, where he was pronounced dead. The patrol said Dammann wasn't wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the Freightliner, Ibrahim Bashir, 34, of Denver, was taken to Wesley Medical Center for treatment of possible injuries. The patrol said Bashir was wearing a seat belt.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church in Manning. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning.
Darwin Charles, son of Walter and Malinda (Otto) Dammann, was born August 10, 1961, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up south of Manning in Audubon County and graduated from Manning High School in 1979. After graduation, Darwin began farming and, starting in about 1990, he also began trucking.
In the early 1980s, Darwin was united in marriage with Darcy Lohrmann and two sons were born to this marriage. The couple divorced in the early 2000s. It was about this time that he gave up farming and turned to trucking full time.
Darwin met Liz Richards in late 2009, and they made their home in Avoca. Together they expanded his trucking business, Double D Express. On July 11, 2015, Darwin joined Liz in marriage.
Darwin was a hard worker. He enjoyed driving truck, long phone conversations with fellow truckers, fishing with his grandchildren, yard work, and above all, spending time with his family and grandchildren.
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, Darwin died in a truck accident in Wichita, Kansas. He was 60 years, 2 months and 13 days of age.
Darwin is survived by his wife Liz Dammann of Avoca; his children: Nick (Brittany) Dammann of Denison; Jon Dammann of Manilla; Daniel Read of Omaha; Michaela Mason of Hooper, NE; Justin (Shelby) Mason of Weeping Water, Nebraska; and Krystal Richards of Weeping Water, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren: Courtney, Hunter, Katrina, Krystin, Ava, Leeam, Addy, Lizzy, Emmy and Taytum; a great-grandson Breccan; two sisters: Diane (Larry) Cross of Waukee and Darlis (Rex) Wambold of Van Meter; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Darryl Dammann.
In Loving Memory of Darwin Dammann
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021
Calvary Baptist Church
Manning, Iowa
Officiating: Phil Stracke
Prerecorded Music Selections:
"One More Day" Diamond Rio
"I'm Already There" Lonestar
"When I Get Where I'm Going" Brad Paisley
"Save The Roses" Lee Brice
Casket Bearers:
Matt Scheuring Steven Irlmeier Grant Stracke Klay Ramsey Chance Gruhn Andy Nieland
Honorary Casket Bearers:
All of Darwin's Grandchildren
Interment will be held at a later date.
Manning Cemetery
Manning, Iowa
Darwin Damman, age 60, of Avoca and formerly of Manning, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Kansas.
The crash was reported at 2:06 p.m. Saturday on I-35 near George Washington Boulevard in southeast Wichita.
According to the patrol, a 2019 Freightliner semi was traveling south on I-35 partially on the outside shoulder and outside lane at a low rate of speed because of mechanical issues.
As the Freightliner was attempting to move onto the shoulder, it was struck in the rear by a 2007 Peterbilt semi. The driver of the Peterbilt semi, Darwin Dammann, 60, of Avoca, Iowa, was ejected from the vehicle, the patrol said. Dammann was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, where he was pronounced dead. The patrol said Dammann wasn't wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the Freightliner, Ibrahim Bashir, 34, of Denver, was taken to Wesley Medical Center for treatment of possible injuries. The patrol said Bashir was wearing a seat belt.
Darwin Charles, son of Walter and Malinda (Otto) Dammann, was born August 10, 1961, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up south of Manning in Audubon County and graduated from Manning High School in 1979. After graduation, Darwin began farming and, starting in about 1990, he also began trucking.
In the early 1980s, Darwin was united in marriage with Darcy Lohrmann and two sons were born to this marriage. The couple divorced in the early 2000s. It was about this time that he gave up farming and turned to trucking full time.
Darwin met Liz Richards in late 2009, and they made their home in Avoca. Together they expanded his trucking business, Double D Express. On July 11, 2015, Darwin joined Liz in marriage.
Darwin was a hard worker. He enjoyed driving truck, long phone conversations with fellow truckers, fishing with his grandchildren, yard work, and above all, spending time with his family and grandchildren.
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, Darwin died in a truck accident in Wichita, Kansas. He was 60 years, 2 months and 13 days of age.
Darwin is survived by his wife Liz Dammann of Avoca; his children: Nick (Brittany) Dammann of Denison; Jon Dammann of Manilla; Daniel Read of Omaha; Michaela Mason of Hooper, NE; Justin (Shelby) Mason of Weeping Water, Nebraska; and Krystal Richards of Weeping Water, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren: Courtney, Hunter, Katrina, Krystin, Ava, Leeam, Addy, Lizzy, Emmy and Taytum; a great-grandson Breccan; two sisters: Diane (Larry) Cross of Waukee and Darlis (Rex) Wambold of Van Meter; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Darryl Dammann.
In Loving Memory of Darwin Dammann
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021
Calvary Baptist Church
Manning, Iowa
Officiating: Phil Stracke
Prerecorded Music Selections:
"One More Day" Diamond Rio
"I'm Already There" Lonestar
"When I Get Where I'm Going" Brad Paisley
"Save The Roses" Lee Brice
Casket Bearers:
Matt Scheuring Steven Irlmeier Grant Stracke Klay Ramsey Chance Gruhn Andy Nieland
Honorary Casket Bearers:
All of Darwin's Grandchildren
Interment will be held at a later date.
Manning Cemetery
Manning, Iowa
Darwin Damman, age 60, of Avoca and formerly of Manning, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Kansas.
The crash was reported at 2:06 p.m. Saturday on I-35 near George Washington Boulevard in southeast Wichita.
According to the patrol, a 2019 Freightliner semi was traveling south on I-35 partially on the outside shoulder and outside lane at a low rate of speed because of mechanical issues.
As the Freightliner was attempting to move onto the shoulder, it was struck in the rear by a 2007 Peterbilt semi. The driver of the Peterbilt semi, Darwin Dammann, 60, of Avoca, Iowa, was ejected from the vehicle, the patrol said. Dammann was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, where he was pronounced dead. The patrol said Dammann wasn't wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the Freightliner, Ibrahim Bashir, 34, of Denver, was taken to Wesley Medical Center for treatment of possible injuries. The patrol said Bashir was wearing a seat belt.
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