Darwin Dale Doud

Darwin Dale Doud, also known as triple D, was born on July 4, 1932 in Fremont, Nebraska to Lewis and Ruth (Brown) Doud. He always took great pride in being a 4th of July baby, wearing red, white, and blue to show pride for his country. Darwin grew up and continued to live throughout his life on his family’s Farm outside of Valley. He attended grade school at District 15 in Waterloo and graduated from Valley High School in 1950. As a young boy Darwin spent most of his time with his family on the farm feeding cattle, raising turkeys, and tending to a large garden. Darwin’s family had a large asparagus patch that became a small business, loved by many. The family also had other small businesses such as auto repair, bait sales, and hay baling. Darwin and his family attended church every Sunday. He always loved to spend time with his parents, his younger brother Elwyn, and his cousin Donald Vogelsang who lived with Darwin’s family for many years. Darwin loved to sing and often participated in church activities. He also enjoyed competing with the school choir. Darwin married Jean (Wisner) Wheatley on March 2, 1953 and to this union three children were born: Cindy, Randy, and Tamela. The family lived together on the farm in Valley until 1972. In 1992 Darwin met Leaette (Duvall) Vollmar and in 1995 their daughter Marcia (DuVall) Vollmar was born. Darwin worked for Robinson Seed Company for many years. Afterwards, Darwin and Jean opened their own small business called Doud’s Bait and Tackle and eventually Darwin ventured out and purchased the Waterloo Gas Mart where he is remembered by all giving small town service with a smile. He loved working on cars, hanging around his farm, and taking part in small town activities such as parades. Darwin’s devotion to his family was amazing. Throughout his life he always put family first; Darwin attended activities of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as much as he could. He was very fond of the county fair, spending hours teaching his many children how to master the bottle tip up, the dime toss, and the rope climb. Many will remember him winning lots of stuffed animals but he was up to any challenge whether it was arm wrestling or the one arm chair lift and many more. Darwin loved to take pictures wanting to cherish every moment. He will always be remembered wearing a dress hat, showing a friendly smile, and sharing nice words with others. Darwin passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 11 months, and 14 days. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Elwyn Doud. Darwin is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Tony Pierce of Valley, Randy Doud of Omaha, Tamela Roberts of Omaha, and Marcia Vollmar of Seymour, Tennessee; grandson Toby Pierce and wife Raquel of Trabuco Canyon, California, granddaughter Christy Roubicek and husband Matt of Valley, Nebraska; 6 great-grandchildren Taylor and Jackson Jones of California, Megan Pierce of California, McKena and Carson Roubicek of Valley, and Christina Pierce of California.

Darwin Dale Doud

July 4, 1932 - June 21, 2008