Darryl Punke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Darryl Punke 66 of Mazon passed away unexpectedly Monday November 12, 2018 in the Morris Emergency Room. Born April 9, 1952 in Morris, IL he is the son of the late Dale and Mary Ellen (Lee) Punke Darryl was raised and educated in Mazon graduating from Mazon High School with the class of 1970. On November 25, 1972 he married the love of his life, Debbie Smith. Darryl and his wife owned and operated Punke’s Plumbing for over 25 years. In 2002, Darryl got his “dream Job” as head of maintenance for NASCAR at Chicago Land Speedway. He just retired in February of this year. Darryl would also share his knowledge of fixing things by volunteering for the Church among various other places the required help. “If you can’t fix it, ask Darryl he can fix it.” He loved NASCAR, traveling to various races across the United States. You could find Darryl at the Grundy County Speedway every Friday evening. He and his wife enjoyed traveling across the United States and as well out of the Country. They visited Hawaii for their 25th and 40th wedding anniversary. To say Darryl was involved in his community is an understatement. He and his wife Debbie started the Mazon Haunted House which attracted people from all around and would operate for over 16 years. Without a doubt, his biggest love was his family. Not only did he love to travel with his wife, but he lived for his grandchildren. Attending every sporting event they were involved in and a true volunteer at Seneca High School. Whether it was track, basketball or baseball he was there to help. Not only was he involved with his family but the community surrounding him. For over 39 years he was on the Mazon Fire Department. While on the department, Darryl received an award from the Mayor of Morris for saving a boy’s life from drowning. After retiring from the department he joined the Department’s Board. He also sat on the Village of Mazon’s zoning board. Darryl was a member of the United Methodist Church in Mazon. Surviving is his wife of 46 years Debbie, his children; Gregory (Carrie) Punke and Tawny (Ryan) Roe. Three adored grandchildren; Karlie and Riley Punke and Taya Roe. A very special friend that was considered another grandchild, Kloey Lind. Three very special friends, Bob Mellen, Boot Hintze and Doug Harford. Brother-in-law Michael (Marge) Smith and sister-in-law Tina (Mark) Brookman along with many nieces and nephews; a sister Diane Punke and brother Doug Punke. Preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jayden Roe; his parents; and his brothers, Dennis and Dean. Visitation for Darryl will be 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday November 17, 2018 at the U. C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home in Morris. At 7:00 pm Pastor Nick Sandeno will have closing remarks. Aqua Cremation Rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Darryl’s life will be held at 2:30 on Sunday at the U. C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home with Pastor Tyler Carroll officiating. Inurnment will follow at Mazon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

Darryl Punke

April 9, 1952 - November 12, 2018

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Darryl Punke

April 9, 1952 - November 12, 2018

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