Darloe L. Vitek, 89, passed away in Weslaco, TX on July 10, 2020 after a brief illness at home with his wife Betty Lou by his side.

He was born in Chelsea, Iowa on September 1, 1930 and lived in Iowa much of his life. After traveling the country and wintering in South Texas he settled there in 1995.

Survivors to cherish and remember him include his wife, Betty Lou of Weslaco, TX; sons, Dennis (Becky) Vitek of Forest City, IA and David (Cheryl) Vitek of Liberty Township, OH; daughters, Kathy (John) Bishop of Statesboro, GA, Pat Huseman of Erlanger, KY, Darla (Jeff) Kromminga of Keystone, IA, Barb (Eric) Nielsen of Peoria, IL; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Darloe was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline and Leander; loving wife, Lois Ann and son, Steven.

Private family graveside service will take place at Rector Cemetery in Chelsea, IA. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com