Darrel Eugene Mangels, 82, of Hutchinson, died Feb. 21, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born March 2, 1934, in Rolla, the son of Chester Irl and Mary Katherine (Nusser) Mangels.

Darrel graduated from Plevna High School in 1952, and was a lifetime resident of Hutchinson. He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1953-1955. In 1955, Darrel started working for The Hutchinson News, and after 43 years, he retired in 1998, as a Pressroom Foreman. He also helped his brothers build homes in their spare time during the 1970s. Darrel was on the board of directors for the MidAmerica Newspaper Conferences, a member of American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, Loyal Order of Moose #982, V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, GCC/IBT Local 147-C Wichita, KS, and was member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. In 2015, Darrel went on the Kansas Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., with his grandson Jesse Wisecarver. Darrel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

On Oct. 25, 1957, Darrel married Joan McMillan in Hutchinson, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. They were married for 59½ years and were engaged after dating for only two weeks. She survives.

Other survivors include: daughter, Melody Probst and husband Larry of Hutchinson; grandsons, Gary Wisecarver and wife April, Jesse Wisecarver; great-grandchildren, Brycen, Cody, and Jadyn Wisecarver, all of Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Harold, Vernon and Don Mangels; and sister, Juanita Hershey.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Chad Trunkhill presiding. Military honors will be conducted by the Unites States Navy Honor Guard. Inurnment will be at a later date in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to service time on Monday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund or Moose Lodge-Children of Mooseheart, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.