![]() During retirement, he spent many hours remodeling the house in Greenfield, exercising, and methodically labeling and organizing every item in the house that might, one day, be useful. Darell worked for Variety from 2002 to 2015 until committing to full retirement. Darell served several years as the chairman of the board for Place’s before he resigned from the company in 2000.įollowing his resignation from Place’s, Darell dabbled in entrepreneurship and semi-retirement, before ultimately returning to the workforce full-time at Variety Retail Distributors in Harlan, Iowa. ![]() Darell’s longest management posting was in Greenfield, Iowa, shortly after his son Brian was born, from 1984 to 2000. The longest management postings included nine years in Corning, Iowa, from 1975 to 1984, during which time both children were born, Melissa in 1979 and Brian in 1984. Darell set up and managed retail stores for Place’s for a total of 27 years. Darell completed his military service at the Sacramento Army Depot in Sacramento, Calif., in 1973.ĭarell began his professional career in July 1973, when he began his employment as a store manager at PM Place’s Retail stores. His service began with a one-year tour in Vietnam, where he rose to the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces in April of 1971. Shortly after marrying Brenda, Darell enlisted into military service and joined the United States Army. On June 6, 1969, Darell married Brenda Richards of Grant City, with whom he created a family and 54 years of memories. He graduated from Worth County R-I High School in Grant City, Mo., in 1967 and completed his business degree through the National Railroad School in Atlanta, Ga. John and Bessie Biddle at the farm in Lacona, Iowa. ![]() Darell was born June 23, 1949, to the Rev. Johnnie “Darell” Biddle passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023. ![]()
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