Darrel Wayne Schellberg

Darrel Wayne Schellberg of Missouri City, Texas was born in Houston, Texas on September 21, 1962 to the parents of Alvard Albert Schellberg and Doris Roehe Schellberg. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 5, 2025 at the age of 62. Darrel is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years, Janet Schellberg; his daughter, Kimberly (Robert) Leatherwood; his son, Michael Schellberg; and his stepchildren, Joshua Ermel, Janaya (Aaron) Parker, and Kristyn (Ryan) Cole. Darrel was a proud grandfather to Damien Ermel, Allie Leatherwood, Luke Leatherwood, Wyatt Parker, Eve Parker, and Crosby Cole, all of whom brought him great joy and pride. He was a beloved brother to Karen (Donald) Boriack, David (Margarita) Schellberg, and Cathy (Robert) Kroboth. Darrel also leaves behind uncles, Marvin (Minnie) Roehe, Clifford (Connie) Roehe, and many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss his presence dearly. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandchildren, Chloe Marie Leatherwood and Michael Ray Leatherwood, as well as his father, Alvard Albert Schellberg and his mother Doris Roehe Schellberg. Darrel will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Missouri City. He spent many years overcoming physical and emotional hardships—facing each challenge with quiet strength and determination. Through it all, he was made stronger by his faith and his resilience became an inspiration to those who knew him. Darrel attended James Madison High School and loved playing football through his junior and senior high school years. He attended UTEP on a fully paid athletic scholarship. Darrel went on to work in the air conditioning construction industry and also as a substitute teacher in FBISD. He enjoyed coaching his girls’ softball teams where he strengthened those around him not just as athletes, but as people. His passion for the game was matched only by his dedication to lifting others up, mentoring with patience, encouragement, and heart. Some of his greatest joys came from life’s simplest moments— road trips with Jan and the children, rides in the country, trips to Kasper’s Meat Market in Weimar for sausage and cheese, sitting outside watching red birds, gazing at the stars, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. He loved lying in bed watching movies and eating chips with Allie, and he proudly passed down his love of westerns to Luke. These tender, everyday memories were his treasures. Darrel leaves behind a legacy of perseverance, compassion, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those he touched and loved .

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Darrel Wayne Schellberg

September 21, 1962 - April 5, 2025