Darrell Edwin Loos, 67 of Winona died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Darrell was born March 1, 1949 in Winona to Edwin and Irene (Thone) Loos. He graduated from Winona Senior High and went on to Winona VoTech for a degree in Sales Management. Darrell worked for many local businesses before finding his true calling and becoming a Sherriff's Deputy. He worked for 30 years in Law Enforcement, retiring from the Winona County Sherriff's Department. Following retirement, he worked at Daniel's Ace Hardware in the fishing department.
Darrell was a member of Goodview Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winona YMCA, American Legion and the Minnesota City Boat Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was the happiest when he was on the river. His family and especially his grandchildren, were his biggest pride and joy.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Kathy; two sons, Andy (Amy) and Matt (Abbie); two grandchildren, Jack & Breann; two sisters, Emily (Jerry Hedlund) Spitzner of Minneapolis, Marie (Bob Serva) Loos of Winona; brother-in-law, Mike Shoup of Anoka; and nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Julie Shoup and brother-in-law, Ernest Spitzner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Goodview Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m., Monday at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview and one hour prior to the service at church. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please share a memory of Darrell, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available at
www.hofffuneral.com.