Darryl Irwin Enli, born July 4, 1942, to Irwin and Bobbe Enli, went peacefully to be with the Lord, early Sunday morning, January 21, 2007, surrounded by his loving family.
Darryl currently resided in Oshkosh, but was a long-term resident & active member of the Omro community. He graduated from Omro High School in 1960, attended UW-Oshkosh & was President of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Darryl then became mayor of Omro from 1972-1976 & served several terms as alderman. Darryl was one of the founders of the Omro Athletic Association. He was a long-time Freemason, serving as Past Worshipful Master of Omro Masonic Lodge #168, Free & Accepted Masons, Past High Priest of Winnebago Chapter #43 Royal Arch Masons, and current President of the Winnebagoland Shrine Club. Those who knew Darryl describe him as having a heart of gold, as he always enjoyed helping others and spending time with friends & family.
Darryl was preceded in death by his father, Irwin Enli, mother, Mary Arabella "Bobbe" Hoeft, brother, Richard Enli and sister, Sharon Enli. Darryl is survived by children, Kristine Enli of Menasha, Andrea "Andi" (Mike) Brem of Oshkosh, and Bronson (Cindy) Enli of Oshkosh; his loving grandchildren, Lexi & Dakota Wright of Oshkosh and Grant & Trent Enli of Menasha; his father, Raymond (Catherine) Hoeft of Omro; brothers, John Hoeft of Omro and Stuart (Cindy) Hoeft of Green Bay; nieces, Michelle Enli of Las Vegas, NV, Nan (John) Sowieja of Rifle, CO, and Amy (Roger) Gould of Appleton; nephews, Eric (Janice) Enli of DePere, John Hoeft II of Omro, David (Luciana) Hoeft of Morton, IL; and grand nephews & nieces, Zackarie Sowieja, Michala & Jacob Enli, John III & James Hoeft, Sofia, Alexander & Joaquin Hoeft, Paige & Taylor St. Cyr & Olivia Gould.
Darryl will be greatly missed for his fun-loving nature & wonderful sense of humor – AARGH!!!!
In respect to DarrylÂ's memory, the family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Omro Elementary School, 1000 N. Webster St., from 11:00 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. with a Masonic and Funeral Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Edward Slusser officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in his name. Darryl will be laid to rest in Omro Cemetery.