Darrel Louis Palmer

Darrel Louis Palmer, age 67, of Wheeler died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 unexpectedly at home. 

Darrel was born on September 16, 1944 in Midland to Louis and Vivian (Wagoner) Palmer. Darrel worked at Dow Chemical for 29 years. After retiring from Dow, he joined the Local 85 for 14 years upon retiring in 2009. He served in the National Guard and was a graduate of Midland High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting pool, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Gaile (DeLong) of 45 years from Wheeler; two sons, Louis (Jennifer) Palmer of Beavorton and Bret (Andrea) Palmer of Wheeler; four grandchildren, Caitlin and Darrel Palmer of Wheeler, Jasmine and Shanti of Beavorton; his mother Vivian Palmer of Midland; a sister Barbara (Robert) Fauver of Sandford; and a brother-in-law Hugh Nightlinger of Midland. 

Darrel was preceded in death by his father Louis Palmer and a sister Joyce NIghtlinger.

A memorial service will be held 2pm, Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church.