Mr. George A. Darnstaedt of Nashville, IL, formerly
of Neunert, IL, departed this life at Washington
County Hospital in Nashville, IL on Thursday, January
7, 2010 at 4:44 PM. He had attained the age of 98
years, 10 months and 24 days.
Mr. Darnstaedt was born on February 13, 1911 at
Jacob, IL the son of John and Paulina (Hoehlein)
Darnstaedt. He was united in marriage to Helen K.
Rathjen on December 8, 1934 at Jacob, IL, and she
survives his passing.
George was a lifelong farmer and was an active 4-H
leader in Neunert, IL. He was a member of the
Christ Lutheran Church in Neunert, IL where he served
on the usher staff and was a member of the Mens
Club. Upon moving to Nashville, IL, he and his wife
joined the Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Helen
Darnstaedt of Nashville, 3 children, Carolyn
Guetersloh and her husband Roger of Murphysboro, IL,
Merle Darnstaedt and his wife Sue of Nashville,
Cliff Darnstaedt and his wife Joyce of St. John IN;
9 grandchildren, David Guetersloh Jim Guetersloh,
Curt Guetersloh and his wife Kim, Dale Guetersloh and
his wife Lorrinda, Greg Darnstaedt, Tracey Haselhorst
and her husband Mike, Chris Darnstaedt and his wife
Alecia, Gary Darnstaedt and Deana Darnstaedt; 15
great grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, other relation and friends.
He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Gustav
and Edwin Darnstaedt; sisters, Christine Leimbach,
Ida Meister, Esther Browsky, Flora Verseman, Rose
Verseman.
