Darrin A. Masters, 43, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011, at his residence. Born in Kenosha on October 1, 1967, he was the son of Stanley and Enedina "Ann" (Ledesma) Masters. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was educated in local schools and graduated from Reuther High School. Darrin served in the United States Navy from 1987 until his discharge in 1988. On August 22, 2003, he married Nancy Heath in Waukegan, IL. Darrin was employed in construction at various places throughout his life. He was a member of VFW Post #7448 in Winthrop Harbor, IL, where he served as Junior Vice Commander, and was a huge Green Bay Packer Fan. Surviving are his wife, Nancy of Kenosha; his four children, Kevin Masters of Antigo, WI, twins, Jeremiah Masters of Green Bay, WI, and Joshua Masters of Antigo, WI, and Miranda Slemp of Tennessee; his mother, Ann Masters-Bedford of Kenosha; two brothers, Stanley (Christine) Masters, Jr. of Dwight, IL, and Richard Masters of Kenosha; two sisters, Anita (Ron) Springer of Mt. Pleasant, WI, and Colleen (Tom) Kaddatz of Kenosha; and three grandchildren, twins, Jeanette and Serenity, and Jaden Masters. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Masters in 1989. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 16th, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Darrin’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Warehouse 56
April 17, 2011
Darin will be missed by all of us at Warehouse 56
Shana Hanwell
April 16, 2011
Ann and Nancy I am so sorry for your loss. Darrin was the best brother-inlaw and friend to me. I will always love him and miss him forever.
Marti & John Korpi
April 15, 2011
We, along with other VFW friends, will greatly miss Darrin, his laughter, his smile, his gentle nature. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Nancy, Ann and family, during your time of grief. We are here for you and want to help in any way we can. Love, Marti & John Korpi
Trisha (Frei) Olszewski
April 14, 2011
RIP Darrin....It seems like just yesterday we were hanging out in your mom's basement. Me, Tasha, Brad, John and so many others. You & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers. You will be missed by so many. God bless!
jeff zarletti
April 14, 2011
Some are bound to die young, By dying young a person stays young in people's memory.If he burns brightly before he dies, his brightness shines for all time. UnknownI remember as teens when we spared in JUDO @ uptown archery! you have always been a good buddy! Hope your running those pool tables in the heavens! My prayers & blessings go out to your loved ones! will miss ya bro! Jeff Zarletti
Denny Family
April 14, 2011
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Darrin Masters during this heart breaking sad time. Darrin’s brother Rick introduced us to one another a few years back – during that time Darrin and I never grew real close but close enough to where every time we would run into each other we always remembered one another, shared stories, shot pool – and he always had a big smile on his face. It is so hard to believe that just last Thursday we shared those same good times together…and here we are now. Darrin – you are your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. God Bless you and see you on the other side.
James M. Sullivan - VFW Post 7448 Winthrop Harbor
April 14, 2011
Darren was a fellow VFW Officer/Board Member, a fellow Packers fan-and good friend. He will be missed by myself-and all at the VFW. We had many good times together- God Bless
nicolefell
April 14, 2011
imso sorry for ur loss nancy masters talked good about darrin how he made her happy how she loved him so much he was her bestfriend and soulmate.she always had a smile on her face she talked about him so much it was always good she was so happy with him now she will be lost with out him and i know u all will miss him so much to im so sorry he has to go to heaven.
joe lindsey
April 14, 2011
my sincere sympathy to the family
Jose Ochoa, family and guys from A1 auto.
April 14, 2011
I cant believe your gone buddy.... Darrin was a great guy and a good friend to us. We are really going to miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. we will always remember you. May he rest in peace.My condolences to the family.
Nancy Eskola
April 13, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the Masters Family. Darrin was like one of my own kids.We will truly miss him. Nancy Eskola
The Hicks Family
April 13, 2011
Ann, Nancy & FamilyWe wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. No words can take away the pain just remember the happy times you had with Darrin. I am sorry that we are not there but you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are family and that will never change.Love,Rick, Jackie , Christopher & Matthew
James McCarthy (Dublin, Ireland)
April 13, 2011
To the extended Masters family,My sincere condolences for the untimely passing of Darrin. I worked with Darrin at Six Flags Great America Security in 1998. He always wore a smile on his face and was extremely friendly to everyone he met. A true gentleman in every sense of the word.Ar dheis De go raibh ar a anam (May He Rest in Peace)
Harry Wagner
April 13, 2011
Darrin will missed around the VFW by all his friends He was a person who gave freely of his time and friendship It seemed like a shock that he was taken so young. May god bless his family in the time of need.
Tony Tristano
April 13, 2011
Wow I couldn't believe it when I saw it..I just saw Darrin a few months back..we go back to when we were kids hanging out by Market Square and Bun and Games. Darrin use to come in my bar the Shark Tank on a slow night and we would shoot pool til close. I know he had a few rough times but Darrin buddy you will be sadly missed.
Jody (Hix) Peden
April 13, 2011
Darrin, you and I go back a long long time. Through our friendship we brought a wonderful group of people together and that group of people have all remained close dear friends for over 25 years. If you and I go months or years without seeing each other, we could pick up right where we left off. That is a true sign of friendship. I so vividly remember many of days as teenagers in your mom's basement. We would be there all night, in the morning your mom would come downstairs and find all your buddies who spent the night... Brad, Chuck, Al, Gary, Shane... then me! She would be so mad.... I can still hear her...."NO GIRLS OVERNIGHT DARRIN". But sure enough I was there again the next weekend. What she didn't understand Darrin, is I was one of your buddies. We were truly friends and you treated me just like I was one of the boys. No one will ever understand the bond you and I had, it was unique, it was special, it was genuine. God Speed to you my friend. May God comfort your family during these trying times. I love you Darrin, always have, and always will.
Kevin Yancey
April 13, 2011
I haven't seen Darrin since we were kids. We were good friends and even Rick and my sister had dated. I'm sorry to hear about his passing. I know he was a good man.
Karen (Birkholz) NOrris
April 13, 2011
To the Masters family, no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and our prayers. Love, Karen, Al, Jonathan and Jeanette Norris
Vicky (Eskola) Melander
April 13, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. We will keep you close and in our prayers. Much love and sympathy. Vicky and Mark Melander
Brother-In-Law Randy Joel
April 13, 2011
I will miss your always happy face. You always were happy to see me & were very good to my sister Nancy. I could say ten thousand good things about you & still would not have said enough! Untill I see you again Bro.
Sheryl Joel
April 13, 2011
To Nancy and the boys:Nancy: Darrin just seemed right for you, and I know that there are no words that can ease the pain of your loss, and none adequate to express my sadness for you and for Darrin's sons. I do love you, and pray God's angels are watching over you. I also pray that God grants Darrin peace and rest.Sheryl Joel
Kimberly (Kaddatz) Baumeister
April 12, 2011
My deepest condolences to your family at this time. Rest In Peace