Daryl I. Growcock Jr., obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Daryl I.Growcock Jr.

Date of Birth September 28, 1946
Passed Away On January 29, 2023
At Age 76 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
Air Force emblem — honoring military service
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Daryl I. Growcock Jr., age 76, of Fremont
Died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Methodist Fremont Health

Daryl was born September 28, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska to Daryl Sr. and Pearl 'Betts' Growcock. He graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1964. He served in the United States Air Force from May 1966 to December 1969. He served in Thailand during the Vietnam War for twelve months. After his military service he went to work for Hormel Foods and retired after 38 years in 2008. After retirement he worked part time for Taylor & Martin for 10 years.

Daryl was an avid silhouette shooter with over 30 State Championships, and one team National Championship. He loved camping and fishing in South Dakota with his all girl crew, wife Shelly and sister Sandy. Daryl battled cancer due to Agent Orange for many years before his death.

Survivors:
Wife – Michelle 'Shelly' Hampton Growcock
Daughter – Nichole L. (partner Jason McCants) Christiansen
Step – Daughter – Mikala (partner Justin Weirich) Ellison
Step-son – Todd 'T.J.' (partner Lexi Smith) Ellison
Grandchildren – Breck and Grace Christiansen
Sisters – Shirley Savicky, Sandra Dishong, Suzanne Bohling and Sally Schall
many nephews and nieces.

Daryl was preceded in death by his parents.

There is no viewing but family will receive friends at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 6pm to 7:30pm. A Celebration of Daryl's life will be held at 7:30pm also at the funeral home, with Rev. Scott Jensen officiating. Military Honors will complete the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Cancer Hospital.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

February 2, 2023

6pm to 7:30pm

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Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

February 2, 2023

7:30 PM

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Condolences (10)

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Mark & Suzanne Baker OMAHA, NE February 2, 2023
"Shelly so sorry for your loss! Sending hugs and our sympathies."
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George Gottschall Lincoln, NE February 1, 2023
"To all of your family I send my condolences. I remember Daryl from working at Hormel's. I also served in the USAF from 66-70. Rest in Peace my Air Force brother and I wish the family peace and strength.
George"
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Sean & Jenny McCauley McKinney, TX February 1, 2023
"Shelly & Family- We're sad to hear of Daryl's passing. He was a one of kind guy and will be missed by many. So many fun memories from years ago. Sending love and prayers for comfort in the days to come.
Love ya!
Sean & Jenny
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