Daryl Leon Veld

Daryl Leon Veld, 68, passed away peacefully in his home, Mingo, IA with family present on January 6,

2024 from stoke and cancer complications.

Daryl was born to Clarence and Virginia (Martin) Veld in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 19, 1955.

Daryl loved being outside and working with animals especially with his grandfather, Howard Martin,

Mingo, IA on his dairy farm. Daryl worked the farm as a young boy and into his teens. He decided to go

to Malone College in 1978 in Canton, Ohio. He met his future wife, Robin Yoder, and married in

Marshalltown Friends Church on June 7th , 1980. He received his BA in Christian Ministries and

Psychology in 1982.

1982, Daryl and his wife went back to help his grandfather run the dairy farm and was able to raise two

boys, Seth and Sean Veld. Daryl enjoyed all the school activities watching Seth play football or listening

to his son, Sean play in the band. He was able to purchase the homestead in 1994 and lived there for

43 years with his wife until he passed. Daryl worked with persons with intellectual disabilities to help

with their daily living activities until he became sick on December 5, 2023. He always had a smile and

good-natured sense of humor whenever he was working with others.

Daryl enjoyed listening to WHO radio and looking at tractors and eating at any buffet but mostly Pizza

Ranch and Chinese food.

Daryl is survived by his wife, Robin (Yoder) Veld, his son, Seth Veld, Raymore, Mo and Sean Veld, Mingo,

IA, his mother, Virginia (Martin) Veld, Conrad, IA. His brother, David Veld, Conrad, IA and his sister,

Becky (Veld) Steffan. No grandchildren but plenty of nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by

his father, Clarence Veld, Marshalltown, IA and his grandfather, Howard Martin, Mingo, IA and his uncle,

Roland (Bud) Martin, Marshalltown, IA

Daryl remained steadfast and courageous during his illness and was looking forward to Heaven.

"I tell you the truth, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not

be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." John 5:24 NIV