Daryl Lee McIntire

DARYL LEE McINTIRE

FRUITLAND, Iowa – Daryl Lee McIntire, 58, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home after a 3-year battle with ALS.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Daryl donated his body to the University of Iowa, Deeded Body Program for medical research. Memorials may be made in his honor to Jody Morris for Crossroads. Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com.

Daryl was born on April 11, 1966, in Muscatine, the son of Rex and Margie Whitney McIntire.

Daryl was a 1984 graduate of Westmer High School and grew up in Joy, Illinois. After a longtime career at HON, he retired after 35 years of service. He was a Boy Scout leader for several years at the Salvation Army.

There was nothing Daryl couldn’t do and was a jack of all trades. He was an avid Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and Iowa Hawkeye fan. He enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, and loved good food.

Mostly, he was a proud Irishman.

Daryl is survived by his significant other, Jody Morris; 3 bonus kids, Britton Falzarano (Tito), Lainey Truitt (Roman), and Grayson Morris; 3 bonus grandchildren, Meryl, Wren, and Laurel; father, Rex McIntire (Cheryl); sister, Janet Godwin (John); nephew, Joshua Fahrenkrog (Shawnna); niece, Shelby Fritz (Andrew); and his beloved dog, Cooper.

He is preceded in death by his mom, Margie.

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