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Darol D. Wylie

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Darol D. Wylie, age 75, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.

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Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Darol Dean Wylie was born on March 11, 1946, in Vermillion, South Dakota. He was the son of Chester and Mabel (Peterson) Wylie. He received his education in Vermillion and Hutchinson, Minnesota.

Darol had three children from a previous marriage and three additional children with his soulmate, Billie Jean Pulkrabek. Darol and Billie considered all their children as their own, no step or half. Darol and Billie resided together in Hutchinson for 42 years.

Darol had his hand in many different kinds of employment, including working with his father at Texaco, owning and operating Darol’s Painting Service for several years, and managing a Sinclair convenience store from which he later retired in 2013.

Darol enjoyed many past times with friends and family including golfing, bowling, playing cards, coaching and playing softball, camping, and riding his motorcycle. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

Darol passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the St. Cloud CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, at the age of 75 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Darol is survived by his
Soulmate, Billie Jean Pulkrabek of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Becky Getz, of Hutchinson, MN,
Paul Wylie and his wife, Briana, of Otsego, MN,
Dawn Dorsch of Hutchinson, MN,
Scott Wylie of Hutchinson, MN,
Ryan Wylie of Hutchinson, MN,
Tory Wylie and his wife, Angie, of Hutchinson;
15 Grandchildren;
2 Great-grandchildren;
Sisters-in-law, Marilyn Wylie of Sioux Falls, SD,
Beverly Wylie of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Darol is preceded in death by his Parents, Chester and Mabel Wylie; Siblings, Kenneth Wylie, Wayne Wylie and his wife, Ardella, Laverne Wylie, Leo and his wife, Joan, Evelyn Fisher, and Donald Wylie; and Grandson, Noah Wylie.

 

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  1. Cathy Naugle says

    October 24, 2021 at 10:54 am

    I LOVE both of you ! Darol was kind, compassionate, true friend. He will be missed.

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  2. Cindy Karg says

    October 25, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    Becky and Family, so very sorry for your loss!! May all the wonderful memories you’ve all shared fill your hearts during this difficult time!! With our deepest sympathy, Cindy and Todd

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  3. Rick Karl says

    October 25, 2021 at 11:36 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs.
    Rick & Bonnie Karl

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  4. Kathy Stueber says

    October 28, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    Billie,
    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

    Reply

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