Darrell R. VanTassel

Darrell R Van Tassel, 65, of St. Charles died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home in St. Charles. Darrel was born June 17, 1947 in Bend, Oregon to Ray and Rosella (Stocco) Van Tassel. As a child he moved with his family to Minnesota, living for many years at White Bear Lake. Darrel married Mae Eifler of June of 1966. He was an excellent machinist, working 20 years for American Hoist and Derrick. Darrel later worked for Capitol Gears and Waters Company. Survivors include his wife Mae, two daughters, Marie (Leif) Knutson of Byron and Anna Van Tassel of St. Paul, four grandchildren; Nicholas, Naomi, Bjorn and Titus, three sisters; Kathy Wunderlich of Albany, NY, Teri Irvine of Boca Grande, FL and Carol Nelsen of Center City, MN, a nephew Aaron Wunderlich and three nieces, Stephanie Wunderlich, Jessica Tobin and Nicole Hughes. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jeffrey. Services to celebrate Darrel's life will be 3PM Wednesday, May 15th at Calvary Baptist Church in Rochester with Pastor Dwight LaPine officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour before services. Please share a memory of Darrel at his on-line guestbook and view his Tribute Video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service of St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/396849