Per Darwin’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials may be directed to his family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Surviving Darwin are his two sons, Ted Baedke, of Marshalltown, and Terry (Linda) Baedke, of Fort Dodge, and son-in-law, Tom (Candy) Hiett, of Monmouth, Illinois. Darwin’s nine grandchildren. Darwin’s six great grandchildren, Ted’s grandchildren and Terry’s nine grandchildren. Also surviving are his sister-in-law, Donna Musser and former daughter-in-law, Becky Baedke.