Darrell Kiefer

With heavy hearts the Kiefer family announces the passing of Darrell Dean Kiefer, Hiemer to everyone who knew and loved him on October 14. Hiemer was born in Coos Bay, Oregon to parents Robie and Neva Kiefer in 1955. He was the the 5th child of what would eventually become a family of 9. He excelled in baseball, basketball and football before graduating from Bandon High school in 1974. He eventually moved to Eugene Oregon where he met his future wife Joan. Hiemer and Joan had two children together, Robie Ray and Erin Michelle. They decided to raise their family in Hiemer’s beloved hometown of Bandon, Oregon. There Hiemer started a small construction business but his passion was always coaching athletics. He loved coaching all sports at the youth and High school levels and was proud to help guide the youth of this community. He continued his involvement in the community as Director of maintenance for the Bandon School District. He was an avid fisherman and could be found most weekends drifting the Sixes or Elk River with his closest friends. Hiemer was a proud father and an extremely doting grandfather. He is survived by his wife Joan, his son Robie his fiancé Jamie and their daughter Cadence, his daughter Erin her husband Ben and their daughter Elliot, his brother Dewey his wife Shelly and his children Dewey Jr, Morgan, J.J and Ross, his brother Robert ‘Newt’ his wife Terri and their children Mike and Tia, his sister Diana her husband Bob and her children Nicholas and Mahina, his brother Gary Kiefer, his nephews Bert, Chuck and Chris Andersen and his niece Juliana. His brother in law Mike his wife Susan and his son Chase, brother in law Mitch his wife Elaine and their children Annie and Kyle, and brother in law Matthew Bergman. He was proceeded in death by his father Robie Kiefer, his mother Neva Lancaster Kiefer, his sister Karen Andersen and his brother Jerry ‘Goog’ Kiefer. His impact on our lives will never be forgotten, we will love and honor his memory forever. At his request there will be no formal service; instead we invite you to please join family and friends at the Arcade Tavern for a celebration of life this Saturday the 20th of October from 2-5 PM. Friends may sign guest book at westrumfuneralservice.com

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