Darrel Domann, M.D.

Darrel Duane Domann was born on October 24, 1936 in Ellsworth, Kansas to Dr. Gustav B. E. Domann and Anna Olive Domann, the youngest of their three children, he was an early over-achiever joining the Boys Scouts of America and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout as an early teen. He also joined the tribe of the Mic-O-Say as an early scout, earning the rank of runner and continuing his support of the boy scout camp throughout his life. Following his graduation from Lowry City high school he matriculated to Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri where he quickly fell in with the wrong crowd at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity. His comedy, comradery and late-night revelry with this rowdy, debauched group was rewarded by their recognition of him as best pledge in 1955. Ultimately, "3D", as he was known then, met the love of his life, Barbara Holt Baker, while he and his SAE brothers were carrying in the bags of the new students at William Woods College. They were married on August 4, 1957.

He graduated in 1958 from Westminster College and in 1962 from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Following his general surgery residency in Kansas City, Missouri and plastic surgery residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he set up practice in Springfield. He thoroughly enjoyed the practice of medicine thanks to the many great friends and colleagues throughout the years. He was blessed to have many great people working with him to make his success possible; he was particularly proud of having been a founder of the Crippled Children's Clinic which continues to do wonderful work for young people in need of corrective surgery. He was a member of the Missouri Board of Healing Arts, AMA, ASAPS, ASPS, Missouri Medical Association and Past-President of the Greene County Medical Society. He was an avid supporter of the University of Missouri and numerous other organizations and institutions. His love of flying was evident to all who knew him and allowed him to make some of the best friends in his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustav B. E. Domann and Anna Olive Domann; his wife Barbara Holt Baker Domann, his sister Mary Mae McCoy and nieces Lorelei McCoy and Pam Pence and nephew Patrick Baker.

He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ann; sons, Gustav Kyle Albert and Karl Nikolaus Clay; daughter-in-law Cara; grandchildren Katherine Domann, Eliana Domann and Nikolette Domann; his sister, Anita Settle; brother-in-law, Dr. Rodney Baker and wife Margaret, nieces Mary Wallen and her husband, Gary, Cheryl Ellis, Lila McCauley, Mary Jo Selig and her husband, Paul; nephews Dale Settle and Dr. William Baker and his wife, Mary and numerous other cousins, relatives and friends. Darrel was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and physician. Darrel's enthusiasm for life, sense of humor and kindness will be missed by all.

Funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, 525 South Avenue, Springfield, MO at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011. Commital services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Ark. under the care of Holt Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be at Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, MO on Friday, January 21 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Springfield Little Theatre, 311 E. Walnut, Springfield MO 65806 or the Barbara H. Baker Domann Medical Student Scholarship Fund at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, 1 Hospital Drive, DC 205.00, Columbia, MO 65212.

Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.