Darrel Telken, 81, a resident of Middleton, ID, passed away December 19, 2023, in Boise. Darrel was born on September 7, 1942, in Jamestown, ND to parents Amelia Maryetta Elstad and Joseph Henry Telken.
Darrel married his wife Georgia Hayes June 5, 1965, in Minneapolis, MN. They moved to Idaho in 1969 and found themselves in Middleton in 1973. Darrel was a hard working man. Working in the elevator industry he worked for Otis, Hobson, and Schindler.
Darrel was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served a mission with his wife working at the bishop storehouse. He was always ready and willing to help anyone, whether it was helping families move or chopping down a tree. Darrel was also a member of the Us Navy and served during the Bay of Pigs. He also helped in laying the Transatlantic cable.
He is survived by his brother Vern Telken and spouse Paula (Alida, MN) , his son Christopher Telken and spouse Heidi (Covington, KY), his daughters Amy and spouse Bryan Arndt (Bronson, IA), Lea and spouse David Francis (Boise, ID). He is also survived by his grandchildren Devan, Aubrey, Brennan, Noah, Lemony, Kal-El and Ivy.
He is preceded in death by his wife Georgia Telken, his parents, his brother Eugene Allen Telken and sister Phyllis Ann Telken, and his son Scott Arthur Telken.
Service will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Middleton Cemetery, 23660 Cemetery Rd, Middleton, ID 83644