Darwin Hawker

Darwin Hawker, age 72, of Eagle Lake, MN died January 5, 2025 at Laurels Peak in Mankato after an almost 6yr battle with pancreatic cancer.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Woodland Hills Chapel in Mankato with Pastor Jacie Richmond officiating.  Visitation will be 5-7pm on Friday at Woodland Hills Funeral Home and will continue 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday.  Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato.  Woodland Hills Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Darwin was born May 27, 1952 in Mankato, MN to Lyle and Lillia (Rudolph) Hawker.  He married Darlene Lenertz August 10, 1974 in Mankato.  He worked for Murphy Motor Freight, Shurson Trucking, Gateway Transportation and Roadway Express/YRC driving truck for over 40 years. He enjoyed woodworking, mechanical repair, metal working and collecting. He loved time spent with his family.

Darwin is survived by his children, Damian (Jen) Hawker of North Mankato, Danielle (Eric) Timm of North Mankato; grandchildren, Garrett Timm and Emma Lyons; brother, Ronald (Sharon) Hawker of North Mankato; sister, Sharon (Barry) Rome of Janesville.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; parents, Lyle & Lillia Hawker; in-laws, Fred & Mary Lenertz.