Darwin D Stellrecht, age 87, a lifelong resident of the Town of Dewey, Burnett County, died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Darwin was born on November 1, 1935, at home on the family farm in the Town of Dewey to parents Robert and Freda (Meissner) Stellrecht.

Darwin lived and worked on the farm all of his life, while also working at various jobs from time to time that included Seneca Foods in Cumberland, at the local cranberry marshes, and at the Cement Block Plant in Spooner. He enjoyed fishing, working on the farm, and using his John Deere tractor.

Darwin is survived by his sister-in-law Betty Stellrecht of Red Wing, MN, 5 nephews, 3 nieces, and many cousins and other extended family and friends.

Darwin is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Verna Wong and Norma Stellrecht, brothers Henry Stellrecht and Sylvian Stellrecht, brother-in-law Hu Wong, sister-in-law Shirley Stellrecht, nephews Robert “Bob” Stellrecht and Larry “Sonny” Wong.

A gathering of friends and family for Darwin Stellrecht will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Spooner Funeral Home from 2-4pm. An interment with graveside services will be held at the Greendale Cemetery in the Spring.

Last Update: Mar 23, 2023 2:38 pm CDT