Dennis Robert Darst

June 16, 1941 – May 31, 2024

Dennis (“Denny”) Robert Darst, 82, Fishers, passed away on May 31, 2024, in his home surrounded by his beloved wife and sons and his precious dog, Pepper.

Denny was born on June 16, 1941, to John (“Jack”) and Dorothy Darst in Greeley, Colo. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois; children, Scott (April) Darst and Randall (Janelle) Darst; grandchildren, Michael (Kristen), Jonathon, Hannah, Mitchell, and Marie; great-grandchildren, Aila, Aiden, and Asher; as well as his Swedish “son” (foreign exchange student) Gunnar (Helen) Novik; and grandchildren, Benjamin and Jacob.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Vi; his brother, Rick; and his sister, Joan.

Denny graduated in chemical engineering and management from the University of Colorado (go Buffs!) where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He spent most of his professional career in market research at Dow Chemical in Midland, Mich., and DowBrands in Indianapolis. He established relationships with a group of co-workers that became lifelong friends and continued into retirement as the “Guy-group” gathered annually. He finished his career in partnership with Lois building and operating a custom home deck construction business for 10 years in Midland.

Denny enjoyed supporting and celebrating his boys and grandchildren in all their sporting endeavors. He was an excellent woodworker and craftsman and realized his lifelong dream of designing and building his and Lois’ dream home on their beautiful northern Michigan, Burt Lake property (“God’s Country,” as he affectionately called it) where family and friends gathered, played, and created memories for over 45 years.

A private celebration of life for family and friends will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following: Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Info – Treatment – FSHD Society; or Burt Lake Preservation Association (blpa.org).

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