Darrel Joseph Lau Obituary (1941

Darrel J. Lau, 75, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Saturday evening, August 20, 2016 at Mercy Living Plus in Oelwein. There will be a Private Family Memorial Service. Inurnment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Darrel Joseph Lau was born on May 30, 1941 in Hazleton, Iowa the son of Clarence & Isabelle (Beck) Lau. He graduated from Fayette High School in the Class of 1959. Darrel joined the U.S. Navy and served his country for four years. He was stationed at Ft. Pendleton, California and in the Philippine Islands. While serving in the military, Darrel was united in marriage to Janis Kay Fridley on December 21, 1961 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sumner, Iowa. Following Darrel's military service, they moved to Cedar Rapids where Darrel worked for Pepsi Co. In 1968 the family moved to Oelwein where Darrel was employed by Hiland Potato Chips, Schwann's and then Transco. Darrel had also been a car driver for Kountry Ken's in Stanley. Darrel was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, slow pitch softball, hunting and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Darrel is survived by his Wife: Janis Lau of Oelwein; Daughter: Kim (Mike) Rau of Aurora; 3 Grandchildren: Blake Rau of Aurora, Beth (Scott) Albrecht of Maynard & Bryan Rau of Aurora; Sister: Delores (Ron) Kaiser of Aurora; 2 Brothers: Yvo Lau of Independence & Ronald Lau of Florida; 2 Sisters-In-Law: Margery Lau of Fayette & Dorothy Lau of Fayette; Janis' Sister: Caryl (Vernon) Pickering of Marion and Many Nieces & Nephews. Darrel was preceded in death by his parents, son: Shawn Lau on June 8, 1983, 5 brothers: Virgil (Prudy) Lau, Duane (Donna) Lau, Roland Lau, Dale Lau and Lyle (Bernice) Lau, 2 sisters: Dorothy (Leon) Groskurth and a sister at birth.