Daryl Lynn Rein, a resident of Cimarron, Kansas, passed away on January 12, 2021, at the age of 68 years. He was born in Great Bend, Kansas, on June 13, 1952, to Cletus LeRoy and JoAnn (Dreasher) Rein of Bazine, Kansas.
He was born the 3rd oldest of 10 children. He attended grade school and high school in Bazine. After graduating high school in 1972, Daryl was drafted into the United States Army. It was one of the last drafts during the Vietnam War. Daryl served 2 years in the artillery division during which he was stationed in Germany for 18 months. He also worked as a mechanic and was nicknamed the “Kansas Kid.” In July of 1974, Daryl was honorably discharged from the Army.
Upon Daryl’s return home he went to Copeland, Kansas to join a cousin who was working at Collingwood. He drove a spray rig and picked up the nickname “3 wheeler,” which he used as his handle on the CB radio.
In 1977, he went to work at Thomas Implement in Cimarron, Kansas. Charlie Thomas hired him on the spot from his hard work ethic. Daryl worked as a combine technician, a truck driver and in equipment set up. He drove all over the country hauling and picking up machinery. Over the years, Daryl worked on MANY combines as customers would come in and ask him about what was going on with their equipment. Many times, he would worry and treated the shop like it was his own. After working for Thomas Implement for 32 years, in 2009 Daryl started his own business “Rein Sales & Service.”
Daryl met Vonia Oyler in the fall of 1978 and they married on June 2, 1979. Together they raised three daughters Monica, Stacey, and Amanda. He taught them the value of hard work and many days his workday extended beyond the normal hours. He always provided for his family, often working extra hours to ensure his family had what they needed and wanted. Daryl took pride in his hard work and all that he accomplished.
His hobby was his work, but when it came to his grandchildren, they were the priority. As a grandfather, he would drop everything and move heaven and earth for them. He loved spending time with them and would go out of his way to stop by and see them. Teaching them to drive for which he bought them a golf cart, rides on the combine and tractors, and trips for toys. He was willing to pick them up and help take care of them at a moment’s notice. He was also known to have candy stashes in his pickup and by his chair just to spoil his grandkids.
Daryl belonged to the American Legion of Copeland, the National Rifle Association and Pheasants Forever.
Daryl was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Paula and brother Bradly.
Daryl is survived by his wife Vonia. Daughters; Monica (Ryan) Moore of Dodge City, Stacey Bruckner of Dodge City, and Amanda (Anthony) Owens of Ottawa. Grandchildren; Emily & Abner Moore, Ethan Bruckner, and Colter Owens. Siblings include; Cindy Rein of Wichita, Dale Rein of Burlington, Kansas, Joel (Deneice) Rein of Hutchinson, Alan Rein of Bazine, Patty (Neil) Legleiter, Julie Roane of Wakeeney, and Myron Rein of Ness City along with many brother and sister-in-law’s, nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials to Grandchildren’s College Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.
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