Dahna, Darrell Lee, 49, passed away peacefully at his home July 10, 2020.

H e was born April 29, 1971 at Fort Riley, Kansas. He was the son of Richard "Dick" Dahna and Glenna (Foster-Dahna) Ethridge.

A fter graduating from Watfield City High School in North Dakota, he took basic training and AIT at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was a specialist in heavy equipment operations. He then moved to El Dorado where he worked in construction and maintenance, and had many friends that always knew he was ready to lend a helping hand.

D arrell is survived by his wife, Jo Bortz of the home; mother Glenna (Will) Ethridge of Galena, KS; brother Travis (Brenda) Dahna of El Dorado; 3 sons: Nicholas Dahna, Brandon (Brooke Florio) Dahna, both of Independence, KS, and Isaac Dahna; 2 step sons: Luke (Crystal) Bortz and Shane Bortz, both of Hoisington, KS; 5 grandchildren: Dawson Lee Dahna, Grayson Winebrenner, Steven Demel, Zachary Thomas and Chasity Bortz; 3 uncles: Dennis (Faye) Dahna of Valley Center, KS; James (Nancy) Foster of Neodesha, KS; and Lloyd Foster of Scott City, KS; i niece Megan Dahna; 1 nephew Tyler Dayna; and many beloved cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

A Celebration of Life is planned for July 21 at the Deer Grove Clubhouse on E. Hwy 54 from 4 - 8 PM. Cremation will have been effected.

I n lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to go to your local animal shelter in Darrell's name.