Darwin Hulce, age 80, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Kewaunee Care Center in Kewaunee.

Darwin was born February 27, 1931 in Tomahawk, the son of Lawrence and Wilma (Manthey) Hulce. He married Betty Westbrook on July 3, 1951 in Tomahawk. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. Dar was an Elementary School Teacher and Administrator for many years, retiring in 1984. He was also formerly employed with Johnson Level Factory, and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tomahawk.

Survivors include:

Wife of 60 years Betty Hulce Kewaunee

Son Mark (June) Hulce Kewaunee

Daughters Kathy (Tony) DeAngelo New Glarus Sharon (Jay) Wienfeldt Lake Mills Sally (Mark) Johnson Menomonie Brenda Wanless Pearson Linda Hulce McFarland

Brothers Lauren (Doretta) Hulce Prentice Gerald (Faith) Hulce Green Bay

Sister Janet (Courtney) Berger Pardeeville

Dar is further survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A Graveside Service for Darwin Hulce will be held in the spring at Prairie Rapids Cemetery in the Town of Nokomis.