Darrell G. Triplett

Darrell G. Triplett, 74, of Marion, Iowa, died Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born September 28, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, he was the son of Ralph and Beverly (Scott) Triplett. Darrell graduated from Jefferson High School with the Class of 1969 and later attended Cornell College. He founded Triple D Enterprises, a business he proudly named after his three sons, and was a longtime member of Springs of Life Church.

Darrell found joy in cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and pursued his passions for collecting classic model cars and dairy milk bottles. He is remembered as a devoted father and grandfather whose family remained at the center of his life.

He is survived by his significant other, Becky White; his children, Rebecca (Jeffrey) Kraft, Doug Triplett, Derek Triplett, and Lawrence Triplett; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his brothers, Jeffrey (Jean) Triplett and Christopher Singer; and his special friend, Harley “Chuck” Smith.

Darrell was preceded in death by Kathryn Natalie Vik Triplett; his parents, Ralph and Beverly Triplett; three sisters, Hope Triplett, Diane Triplett-Running, and Faith Triplett-Pederson; and two brothers, Duane Triplett and Vernon Triplett.