Darrell C. Sternard, 84, of Sturgeon Bay, died suddenly Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at his home. He was born August 31, 1942, in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Richard and Mable (Wilke) Sternard. Darrell graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1960. He served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea from 1964 -1965. On May 21, 1966, he married Beverly L. Brauer at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. In early years he drove for his brother Wenzel's cab service with an office at the Red Room. Darrell would eventually become an accomplished welder. He worked with that skill at Bay Ship and taught welding at NWTC. Later in life, he worked at Sunshine House up until retirement. Darrell was generous, and a quiet man until it mattered. He and Beve enjoyed camping with their family, and of course (as all Sternard's do) stock car racing! He loved his grandchildren immensely and enjoyed attending their school activities.
Survivors include wife, Beve; three children, Scott (Sandy) Sternard, James (Deedee Ann) Sternard, Deanna (David) Copet; grandchildren, Nicole (special friend, Michael) and Derek Sternard, Kayla (Justin) Gruszynski, Hope (Alex) Neri, Tristan (Ashley) Copet, Trevor Copet; great-grandchildren, Melanie Neri, Sergio Neri, Axel Gruszynski; siblings, Nina (Al) Heckler, Pete Sternard, Donna Fox, Gene (Sharon) Sternard, Glenn Sternard, Ken (Jill) Sternard, Rick (Rachel) Sternard; sister-in-law, Marsha Sternard and in-laws, Mark (Lynn) Brauer. Preceding him in death were his parents, Richard and Mable; siblings, Wenzel (Ella Mae) Sternard, Lester Sternard; brother-in-law, Tony Fox; sisters-in-law, Bette Sternard, and Diane Sternard. In-laws, Herbert and Betty Brauer, and Judy and Robert Helmoltz. Darrell with be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Huehns Funeral Home with Fr. Matthew Rappl officiating. Military Honors by the United States Army and the Weber-Tess AMVETS Post 51 will follow at the funeral home. Friends may call on Wednesday at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Darrell may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.
