A Funeral Mass for Darrel Carr, age 86, of Amelia will be at 10:30 am on Monday, August 7, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill with burial to follow in the O'Neill Cemetery. Fr. Ross Burkhalter will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7 pm Knights of Columbus Rosary. Darrel passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his home near Amelia. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Darrel Duane Carr was born on March 12, 1937 to Hugh and Margaret (Holcomb) Carr, south of O'Neill, Nebraska. Darrel was the second of 5 siblings. In 1942, the family moved to the family ranch, south of Amelia. He attended country schools through the 8th grade, but then returned to help on the family ranch. As he got older, he worked various jobs until he started his own ranch in the late 1950's.

Darrel met Cecilia Peter when she was a boarder at his parent's house. The couple was married at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill on July 16, 1957. To this union, 4 children were born: Deb, Darla, Darwin, and DaNay.

Together, Darrel and Cecilia liked to travel around the US and abroad. They also went on several cruises as a family.

Darrel was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed woodworking – specially making kids toys, barns, and doll houses. He also restored his John Deere tractors.

Darrel is survived by his children, Deb (Rod) Cooper of Pagosa Springs, CO, Darla (Ron) Dexter of Amelia, NE, and DaNay (Gary) Loseke of Battle Creek, NE; 9 grandchildren, Brandon Cooper, Dustin (Ana Moreira) Cooper, Brogan Dexter, Brady (Brandi) Dexter, Mikhail (Emily) Dexter, Matthew (Ashley Ditburner) Marx, Gabe Dexter, McKensie (Lacy) Dexter, Austin (Janie Keller) Marx; siblings, Sharon (Larry) Roach of Spalding, NE; and sister-in-law, Pauline Carr of Harrisonville, MO; many nieces and nephews.

Darrel is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cecilia Carr in 2016; son, Darwin Carr in 2011; granddaughter, Ashley Marx in 2013; and brothers, Gene Carr, Jim Carr, and Pat Carr.