Darrell Fahey
Darrell James Fahey, age 58, of Waukon passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by friends and family at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. A burial of ashes will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Waukon at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22 with Fr. John Moser officiating.
Friends and family are asked to gather and share memories of Darrell at Green Valley Getaway in Waukon Saturday, June 22 from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to family at 803 2nd Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.
Darrell was born November 1, 1965, in Waukon to Paul and Jean (Stahl) Fahey. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon.
Darrell graduated from Waukon High School in 1984, and attended Winona Technical Institute in Minnesota, where he received his degree in Motorcycle Mechanics. He worked as a mechanic for Waukon Power Sports, including Harley Davidson, Yamaha and Honda divisions, for over 25 years. His employment at Harley Davidson also led to additional mechanical jobs throughout the years.
Darrell worked on various farms throughout his life. He valued a great work ethic and made many lifelong friends through his employment. His many mechanical and farming skills stretched into his personal hobby of raising sheep on the Fahey family farm.
He married Ann (Urell) Marting October 7, 1989; they later divorced. They had two beautiful daughters who he was very proud of. Darrell enjoyed time with his daughters, riding motorcycles, sheep farming, going for drives, being a member of the Patterson Creek Social Club and watching the Green Bay Packers ... win!
He could often be found at Eileen’s Wednesday nights after stopping to see Maureen at work, or driving down to Perry’s on a Sunday to watch the Packers and discuss the weekly plans. He could often be found on the phone talking with Nancy, Megan or Meika. He always enjoyed keeping up with their lives.
Survivors include his daughters, Megan Fahey (Ben Selvig) of Ames and Meika Fahey of Waukon; his siblings: Perry Fahey (Peggy Sivesind), Eileen (Duane “Woody”) Wood and Maureen Fahey (Andy Schlitter), all of Waukon, and Nancy Fahey of Cedar Rapids; in addition to close friends who were like family: Kate Urell, Dale (Kelly) Urell, Ed Urell (Denise Beisker), Linda (Danny) Ryan, and their families, all of Waukon. Additional survivors include the extended Fahey and Stahl families.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Jean Fahey; and Tony (James) Urell and Tom Urell.
