Darrell F. Hackett, age 85, of Boscobel, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at his home in Boscobel, surrounded by his family.   He was born on March 20, 1931 in Ferryville Wisconsin.  The son of John and Rose (Rutter) Hackett. He married Reita Trumm on September 15, 1956 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel.  She preceded him in death on February 15, 2008 . He was an Navy Veteran of the Korean War serving on the USS Coral Sea. Darrell farmed with his brother Allen Hackett for several years. He Drove milk truck for Maple Ridge Cheese factory, he also drove school bus for the Boscobel School District and Kussmaul seed in Mt. Hope. Darrell was a member of the VFW Post 10393 of Boscobel .  He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel.  He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, gardening and playing cards (Euchre ).    Darrell is survived by his children: Mary Ann (Dan) Donlon of Postville Ia., Mark (Linda) Hackett of Boscobel, Pamela (Mike) Bartels of Boscobel, and John Hackett of Boscobel. 23 Grandchildren 22 Great-Grandchildren. A brother Allen Hackett of Boscobel, A sister Lois Finley  of Kenosha, also by several Nieces and Nephews. . He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Justin Hackett, a brother Keith Hackett, a sister Phyllis Phalin.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel.  Pastor Marshall Hahn will officiate. Burial will be in the Boscobel Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday April 11, 2016 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral home in Boscobel and also at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Military services will be accorded by the Blake-Semrad American Legion Post # 134 and the Gilbertson-Pitzer-Riley VFW Post # 10393 both of Boscobel. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the Crossing Rivers Hospice in Prairie du Chien.  Online condolence can be sent to www. kendallfuneralservice.com

Charitable donations may be made in Darrell's memory to the following organization: