Darwin Weiss
Darwin Weiss, 91, of Charles City passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Darwin Weiss was held Wednesday, January 14 at Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial was at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.
Darwin was born May 13, 1934 (Mother’s Day) to Roy and Olive (Momberg) Weiss. He was joined by his brother, Verlon (Chuck), September 26, 1935. Darwin attended Washington School and graduated from Charles City High School (CCHS) with the Class of 1952.
He and his brother would practice pitching softball with a target attached to the garage. Both became great fast-pitch softball players. After marrying the love of his life, Maureen, December 19, 1954, they had two children, and would put them in the car when young and off they would go to softball games and tournaments.
Darwin was a charter member of the CCHS wrestling team. He enjoyed most all sports, NBA, NFL, boxing, bowling and fishing. His favorite teams were the Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors and the Vikings. He was inducted into the Charles City Men’s Bowling Association in 2002. He was an avid TV watcher. He was in the Naval Reserves for several years. Darwin was a life member of the Moose, and a 52-year member of the Elks Lodge. Darwin was also meticulous with his lawn and always the first out in the spring.
Darwin began work at the Oliver Corporation shortly after graduation and worked there until closing. He was not ready to retire, so took a job with the Floyd County Road Department and worked there for 14 years. He was not ready to retire yet, so took a job with Carquest, delivering auto parts for a few years, then finally retiring.
Darwin is survived by his wife, Maureen, of 71 years; his son, Michael (DeEtte) Weiss of Riverside; his daughter, Pamela Lichty (Daryl Steiber) of Lansing; four granddaughters, Rachel Funk, Lisa Weiss, Alissa Lichty and Cheyanne Steiber; four step-grandchildren, Daric, Dusty, Detrick and Dexter Steiber; seven great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; his sister-in-law, Shirley Weiss; his niece, Kary Majors; two nephews, Kelly and Kory Weiss; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Barbara Ashley; his nephew, Johnny (Raedene) Ashley; his nieces, Sally Green and Amy (Ron) Mead; and several cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents; his parents-in-law, Lloyd (Greb) and Edna (Boggess) Ashley; his granddaughter, Lacey; and his brother, Verlon Weiss.
Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, Charles City was in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
