Darrell Gene Reynolds

MADISON-Darrell and Delores Reynolds died unexpectedly on June 19, 2011 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Darrell was born on May 23, 1938 and Delores was born on January 6, 1940. Both were graduates of Monona Grove High School. They were married on October 25, 1958, in Madison and in 2008 renewed their wedding vows celebrating their 50th anniversary. Darrell was employed with Wolff Kubly before becoming Warehouse Manager with Temperature Systems, Inc. from which he retired. Delores started as a telephone operator, then provided in home daycare before retiring from the Dean Clinic. After retirement Darrell provided lawn care and snow removal for the elderly in need and Delores kept active by working at Culver's. Darrell officiated sports for over 50 years with the Madison School Community Recreation and the WIAA. He was proud to have taught many others how to officiate, having been selected to referee for the Girl's State Basketball Tournament and officiating college sports. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and sharing his experiences with his family. Delores known as being "the best listener ever", enjoyed knitting, crocheting and making scrapbooks for all her grandchildren from the time they were born until their graduation. They were members of All Saints Lutheran Church and were active with various church activities. Together they made many friends always welcoming them into their home but mostly loved the time with their family especially their vacations to Rhinelander. They are survived by their three daughters, Janet (Gordy) Grady of Stoughton, Carole Reynolds of Marshall and Kathy Wollschlager of Cottage Grove; five grandchildren, Amie, Colin, Andrew, Megan and Alex; Darrell's three brothers, Gary (Sharron), Dennis (Nancy), and Terry (Beverly) Reynolds; Delores siblings, Ruth (Don) Bongey, Yvonne (Bob) Lake, Donna (Don) Walter, Bill Godding; special niece and nephew, Tina and William; and many other nieces, nephews and friends. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Bernice Reynolds, a brother, Dickie; and their special son-in-law, Marty Wollschlager. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Charles "Les" and Ruth (Aberle) Godding and a sister-in-law, Linda Godding. Funeral services will be held at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 24, 2011 with the Reverend Richard Johnson presiding. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 8:00PM on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg and also on Friday at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Mom and Dad, you were our heart and soul, we miss you so much, we will love you forever-until we see you again...Janet, Carole, and Kathy Cemetery: Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Cottage Grove. Visitation: Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 8:00PM on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg and also on Friday at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the service Service: Funeral services will be held at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 24, 2011 with the Reverend Richard Johnson presiding