In Memory Of
Derrill D. Campbell
1941
2020
Derrill D. Campbell
July 23, 1941 — November 14, 2020
Derrill Dean Campbell, 79, of Meriden, passed away on November 14, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born on July 23, 1941 to Charles and Margaret Campbell in Horton, KS. He attended and graduated from Topeka High School.
In the fall of 1959 following high school Derrill joined the Army National Guard, where he served as a mechanic for 8 years.
On March 2, 1968, Derrill married Peggy McKinney in Topeka, KS.
Derrill was employed as an Accounting Clerk for the Santa Fe and BNSF Railroad, retiring after 30 plus years. He served as a volunteer fireman for Rock Creek Township for 30 years, retiring as a Captain in 2011.
He was a member of the Meriden Post 0225 VFW and the Ozawkie American Legion.
Derrill loved being around and rescuing dogs, vanilla ice cream and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. He would attend any events that they were involved in.
Derrill is survived by his sons, Chuck (Vickie) Campbell and Scott (Carie) Campbell; two grandsons; and sister-in-laws, Charlotte Campbell and Judy Nudson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy Campbell; brothers, Jay Campbell and Howard (Janice) Campbell; sister, Ann King; and brother-in-law, Patrick McKinney.
Memorials are suggested to the Rock Creek Fire Department, 201 Miller St, Meriden, KS 66512; the Jefferson County Humane Society, 15295 K4 Hwy, Valley Falls, KS 66088; or Meriden VFW Post 10815, 600 East Palmer Street, Meriden, KS 66512.
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He was born on July 23, 1941 to Charles and Margaret Campbell in Horton, KS. He attended and graduated from Topeka High School.
In the fall of 1959 following high school Derrill joined the Army National Guard, where he served as a mechanic for 8 years.
On March 2, 1968, Derrill married Peggy McKinney in Topeka, KS.
Derrill was employed as an Accounting Clerk for the Santa Fe and BNSF Railroad, retiring after 30 plus years. He served as a volunteer fireman for Rock Creek Township for 30 years, retiring as a Captain in 2011.
He was a member of the Meriden Post 0225 VFW and the Ozawkie American Legion.
Derrill loved being around and rescuing dogs, vanilla ice cream and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. He would attend any events that they were involved in.
Derrill is survived by his sons, Chuck (Vickie) Campbell and Scott (Carie) Campbell; two grandsons; and sister-in-laws, Charlotte Campbell and Judy Nudson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy Campbell; brothers, Jay Campbell and Howard (Janice) Campbell; sister, Ann King; and brother-in-law, Patrick McKinney.
Memorials are suggested to the Rock Creek Fire Department, 201 Miller St, Meriden, KS 66512; the Jefferson County Humane Society, 15295 K4 Hwy, Valley Falls, KS 66088; or Meriden VFW Post 10815, 600 East Palmer Street, Meriden, KS 66512.
To share a message with Derrill's family, click the 'Share Memories' button above.
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