Darrell Wayne Huck completed his earthly journey on February 6, 2026, regretting very little in life. He loved animals, sports, a good time, and most of all, his family and friends. What he lacked in stature, he made up for with a larger-than-life personality, keen sense of humor, and a way of making people feel welcome wherever he went.

He is survived by his wife, Cassie; his daughter, Lindsay; daughter-in-law, Kelli Burns; step-granddaughter, Alexis Ochoa; niece, Sue (Huck) Taylor and her husband, David Taylor; sisters-in-law, Judy (Kirts) Allred and Bev (Kirts) Zehr; nieces Kristen Allred, Sara (Allred) Barnett, Emily Zehr; and nephew Eric Zehr.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Huck; his mother, Lola (Stein) Huck; his stepmother, Lydia Huck; his brother, Donald Huck; his sister-in-law, Mary (Barron) Huck; and his nephew, Donald Huck Jr.

Darrell was born in Evansville, Indiana, on August 8, 1941. He grew up on a family farm and loved playing sports. In high school, he was active in 4-H and proudly showed a pig at the Indiana State Fair. Darrell and Cassie met in 1960, began dating in 1962, and married the following year.

Darrell graduated from Reitz High School in 1959. He then attended Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. Through the GI Bill, he earned a master’s degree in animal science from the University of Hawaii in 1971 and a Ph.D. in Nutrition from North Carolina State University in 1975.

If he could have made a living as a professional student, he might have stopped there, but he (and Cassie) decided it was time to get to work. He taught pre-Veterinarian students at Purdue Fort Wayne for 3 years, before working as an animal nutritionist at ACCO Feeds for nine years in Abilene, Texas, where he also became a father. He was later promoted to management and moved to Seguin, Texas, where he eventually retired. During that 25+ year period, he served as President of both the Chamber of Commerce and Texas Feed & Grain.

He wore retirement like a shiny penny. Making the most of their golden years, he and Cassie traveled the world. They visited six continents, every U.S. state, nearly every National Park, and all but one presidential library. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for over 15 years and Meals on Wheels for over 10 years.

He was adamant that his life was not to be mourned but celebrated. 

We invite you to help toast this wonderful man on February 28, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in 

Seguin, Texas, at 11:00 a.m. with a celebration to follow.

His kindness, humor, and dedication to his family and community will be remembered by all who knew him. We’ll miss him more than words can say, but we’re so grateful for the life he lived and the memories he gave us.