Darwin Theodore Brockman, the son of Theodore John Henry and Dorothy Edith (Hough) Brockman, was born April 20, 1938, in Oakland, IA. Darwin passed away at his home in Hancock, IA, on May 28, 2022, at the age of 84 years, 1 month, and 8 days.
Darwin was a hard worker from the start. After his time in the Army, Darwin worked odd jobs until he started driving quarry equipment for Shellbergs. On July 18, 1956, he was united in marriage to Viola Hendrix, at the Carson United Methodist Church. In 1965, he started his career with Stempel Implement in Avoca, where he was regarded as one of the best tractor mechanics in the area. His experience there led him to a ten-year career as the lead Ag mechanics instructor at Iowa Western Community College. After his time at the college, Darwin and Viola bought and operated the Sirloin Cellar Steakhouse in Avoca. Darwin rounded out his work career by working at Skyjack in Atlantic in their research and development department. After his retirement form Skyjack, he worked for Dean Kock and Chuck Swope, helping them during planting and harvesting.
Darwin is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Doreen.
He is survived by his wife Viola of Hancock, IA; his children: Mike Brockman, Tammi Kroll and husband Tom of Seattle, WA, and Chad Brockman and wife Angie of Atlantic, IA; his grandchildren: Dean Kroll and wife April of Melissa, TX, Dusty Kroll of Seattle, WA, Linsey Brockman and husband Evan of Avoca, IA, Tausha Kroll and Art of Seattle, WA, Justyn Stuck of Council Bluffs, IA, Sophia Brockman of Seattle, WA, Izzy Brockman of Atlantic, IA, and Ike Brockman of Atlantic, IA; seven great grandchildren; his brother Durward Brockman; and one great grand dog. Darwin is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
A memorial graveside service will be held on Wednesday June 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Oak Hill Cemetery at Hancock. Visitation with the family will start at 11:30 AM (following the graveside service), at the Olson Lodge at Botna Bend Park in Hancock. Lunch will be served at noon. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is assisting the family.
