With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Darrel "Goose" Jans, 63,.
Here is what we wish the world to know of Darrel.
The story begins in 1951, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Darrel spent his working life as ['welder at Egger Steel and Rural Manufacturing', 'Jim Rand farming and construction'] and held deeply to the Lutheran faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
A life of belief is a life of quiet conversation with something larger.
Darrel "Goose" Jans, 63 died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30am Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church, Parker. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8pm Friday evening at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Darrel Ray Jans was born on July 14, 1951 at Sioux Falls, SD to Edward and Adeline (Wibben) Jans. He grew up on a farm in the Parker area and graduated from Parker High School in 1969. He was employed as a welder with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers where he worked on several power plant projects in the upper midwest. He also worked as a welder at Egger Steel and Rural Manufacturing, raised hogs, worked for Jim Rand farming and construction, bartended at the Parker Steak House, and grilled many a pork loin for community events. He loved the outdoors, enjoying fishing and hunting, and was a friend to the Parker Wrestling Program. Grateful for having shared his life are 3 children, Michael (Sonya) Fincher, Mpls. MN, Adam Jans, Parker, and Annie (Chad) Dangel, Worthing, SD; a brother Kennith (Penny) Jans, Beaver Crossing, NE; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Aaron, and a sister in infancy. In lieu of flowers memorials maybe directed to the Parker Wrestling Program.
