Darrel Dewey Mease, fourth child and first son of Dewey Wesley and Vina Nova Mease, was born on October 10, 1932, and passed December 30, 2025 at the age of 93, surrounded by family in his home in Galena, MO.

Darrel was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Alene, Irene and Wanda and brothers, Ronnie and Carl Douglas.

Survivors include: his wife of seventy years, Diane; brothers, Bill and Max; sister Sue; and much loved nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring, MO. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.