Dr. Michael (Mike) J. Darre

October 10, 2021

Williams Bay, Wisconsin

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October 10, 2021

Williams Bay, Wisconsin

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Michael J. Darre Obituary

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Start: 2021-10-23T15:00:00
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Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Michael J. Darre, age 71, of Williams Bay passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Mercy Janesville Hospital. He was born in Chicago to Robert and Kathryn (Murphy) Darre. Mike proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was united in marriage to Wendy Shafer. Mike taught for 37 years in the Animal Science Department at the University of Connecticut (UConn). Please use this link to view a beautifully-written tribute to him from the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. October 16, 2021 | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (uconn.edu)

Mike was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 40 years. During this time, he served in a variety of callings that included clerking, leadership, and teaching. He was a temple worker in the Hartford, CT and Chicago, IL Temples.

Mike participated for several summers in the Tractor Trek which is a fundraiser held locally for the Agriculture in the Classroom organization. He loved it! In lieu of flowers, Mike would be pleased with donations to: National Agriculture in the Classroom. To donate, please use this link: Donate (agclassroom.org)

Mike is survived by his wife Wendy; two daughters, Kathryn Darre and Susan Keller; four grandsons, Lucas, Benjamin, Ryan, and Matthew Keller; and siblings, Robert (Marsha) Darre, Daniel (Barbara) Darre, Thomas Darre, and Janet (Glenn) Vana; and many nieces and nephews.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Kathryn; and a brother, Patrick Darre.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, W4615 Potter Road in Elkhorn. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. The link information for the service is listed below.

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October 14, 2021

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October 14, 2021

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“In loving memory of Dr. Michael Darre, a beloved mentor, colleague and friend. Our sincerest condolences on such a great loss for our community and your family.”

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November 4, 2021

Sandra Velleman wrote a sympathy message

“Wendy and family, I am so saddened to learn of Mike's passing. Always will remember the times we spent together at UCONN especially sledding with the girls. I always enjoyed catching up with Mike at Poultry Science Association Meetings after I left UCONN for Ohio State University. With my deepest sympathy, Sandy Velleman”

October 18, 2021

Anne Falbowski wrote a sympathy message

“I remember Dr. Darre as the head of the poultry club, traveling to Atlanta several years in a row with him as our advisor and having a great time learning at the International Poultry Convention. He wrote one of my recommendations to vet school. Great man. His loss is a loss for everyone.”

October 17, 2021

HSIN-BAI YIN wrote a sympathy message

“Dr. Darre was a kind, thoughtful, and patient professor. When I just joined UConn as an international student, he helped me so much with classes and culture differences. He understood the challenges graduate students were facing, and always being so helpful to all the questions we have. While attending the conferences with students, he introduced his connections to us and attended our presentations to show his support. I am so thankful to him for everything. He will be greatly missed.”

October 15, 2021

Telah Cottreau wrote a sympathy message

“Will truly miss him.. was a great advisor and professor and helped me even before college with the 4 h program and American poultry association.”

October 15, 2021

Eleni Apostolaki wrote a sympathy message

“Dr. Darre was my advisor during my graduate studies at UConn back in 1989-1991. An excellent professor who cared a lot about his students and who loved his work. He was funny and serious in the same time, a valuable mentor, an exceptional father and husband, he will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.”

October 17, 2021

Susan Keller wrote a comment

“Eleni thank you for your kind words. I still remember you coming over to the house when I was just a little girl. 💛”

October 15, 2021

Alison Ritchie wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Dr. Darre. As my advisor, mentor, instructor and friend, he was always so encouraging and offered the most sound, thoughtful advice gently peppered with his wisdom and unforgettable humor. He was the single most influential person to me during my time at UCONN and his dedication to education was unmatched. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. May his next journey be even more spectacular.”

October 15, 2021

Ali Mitchell wrote a sympathy message

“Thank you for your positive influence and knowledge. It was an honor to have been able to learn from you.”

October 14, 2021

Lauren Sands wrote a sympathy message

“Michael was one of the best individuals I met at UConn, as we called him: Dr. Darre. He helped me through a bunch of different obstacles, helping me study abroad, raising the chickens, helping facilitate years of Little I, and most importantly being the most supportive professor and friend at UConn.”

October 14, 2021

Caylei Arnold wrote a sympathy message

“Dr. Darre was an honest and humble professor who never turned down an opportunity to help a student or group of youth in need. He challenged the most difficult learners and would eventually lead them to seek and retain knowledge. A piece of Mike will live on in every student who learned under his guidance, and for that we are thankful. I admired his steadfast devotion, wit and honesty. As students of his; we are and will lead better lives for having known him. God Speed.”

October 14, 2021

Annie Scudder wrote a sympathy message

“Dr. Darre was one of my favorite professors. Always fair, kind and patient. I saw him years after graduating and he remembered me which really touched me given the hundreds of students he has each year. My condolences to the family on the loss of a wonderful man.”

October 14, 2021

Sallie Harrison wrote a sympathy message

“I had the good fortune to be Mike's graduate school professor at the Univ of IL. In those days the phrase "fix it Mike" was commonly heard in our laboratory, no challenge was too small or great. All his fellow grad students have called this week - he will be greatly missed. Dr Paul Harrison and family”

October 14, 2021

Shauneen O’Neill wrote a sympathy message

“Dr Darre was a passionate, most intelligent man who did a wonderful job in teaching us the beauty of Animal Science at UCONN. He will be dearly missed. My condolences to his close friends and family- he lived a wonderful life.”

October 14, 2021

Pedram Rezamand wrote a sympathy message

“My thoughts and prayers to Dr. Darre's family and friends. He was an excellent teacher, a great mentor and a wonderful human being. He always had a positive thought (or a joke) in difficult situations. He always encouraged everyone around him to do their very best no matter what. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and friends. Pedram Rezamand”

October 14, 2021

Jenifer Nadeau wrote a sympathy message

“Mike was a great colleague and friend. He was always there to advise me when I had a new or challenging situation as a new young professor at UConn right up to his retirement. I will always remember him and his kind ways and funny jokes and how he always encouraged all of us to do our best. He was a hard worker and very dedicated to his profession and family. He will be greatly missed. Dr. Jenifer Nadeau”

October 14, 2021

Chantelle Erikson wrote a sympathy message

“I am sending thoughts and prayers for Dr. Darre's family and friends during this time. I have known Dr. Darre since I was an FFA student in high school, as he judged the poultry competition, in which I later helped him with during my time at UConn. He was always there to help someone when they needed it and was always the go to poultry expert! We was an excellent professor and a wonderful mentor. My deepest condolences, Chantelle Erikson UConn '15”

October 14, 2021

Jennifer Couture wrote a sympathy message

“My heart is heavy writing this message, Dr. Darre was such an impactful professor during my time at UConn. I still share the stories and memories I’ve gained from his classes with coworkers, family and friends today. He was a very fair professor and always challenged his students, I hope his loved ones can find some comfort in knowing the volume of people he’s left an impact with, and will live on through the vast knowledge he has shared over his life.”

October 14, 2021

Tanya Wescovich wrote a sympathy message

“Dr. Darre was one of the most amazing professors I have ever had. He was kind and helpful, always willing to spend extra time with a student. He had a way with people and made a vast impact on my career. I will always remeber him and all his advise and wisdom he share. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Sincerely, Tanya Wescovich UCONN '03”

October 14, 2021

Xiuchun Tian wrote a sympathy message

“Still can't believe Mike's passing. The news shocked many and I received many messages at the Dept of Animal Science, UCONN from people who knew him and remembered the impacts Mike had in their lives. Our loved ones don't go away, they are everywhere we place them. Cindy Tian, PhD”

October 14, 2021

Becky Henderson wrote a sympathy message

“So sad to hear about Dr. Darre’s passing. I have so many fond memories of him while at UCONN, esp learning how to make the best omelettes for the big E. He was a great teacher with a good sense of humor. He always so the best in all of his students. He will be missed dearly.”