On Sunday December 30, 2018, Darwin Lee Sell passed away suddenly as a result of health complications. Darwin was 68.
Darwin was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 26, 1950. He was the second child and middle son of Della Marie (Burkhardt) and Robert Edward Sell.
School years were in Ann Arbor where he graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. Darwin further went to Michigan State University where he earned his BS degree. Following that, Darwin moved his growing family to Texas where he earned his Masters at Texas Tech. His career path led him to Montana where he initially worked in land reclamation. At the time of his death, Darwin was retired.
Darwin was an avid outdoorsman from an early age. He loved hunting and fishing.
Darwin was preceded in death by both his parents, his younger brother, Douglas, and his beloved daughter, Amy. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda, brother, Daryl Sell (Maggie), his sister, Dina Waddell (Fred), his children, Corey Sell (Traci), Jeremy Sell (Michelle), Justin Sell (Carly), and Cameron Sell (Mary), step children, Brandi Novak (Jeremy), Megan Nedens, Matthew Nedens (Michelle), Andrew Morrison, and eighteen grandchildren.
Viewing will be Friday January 4, 2019 at the Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 212 Broadway St., Townsend, MT followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a reception afterwards at the Mint, 305 Broadway St., Townsend, MT.
Memorials in honor of Darwin are suggested to his late daughter’s scholarship fund: Amy E. Sell Scholarship Fund, First Interstate Bank, 6210 Main Street, Colstrip, MT 59323. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Darwin.
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 4, 2019
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2019
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 4, 2019
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2019
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Bill Schwarzkoph says
Darwin was a good friend. We met in Pierre, SD at a prairie grouse conference. Later we worked together for Ecological Consulting Service in SE MT, then together at Western Energy Coal Co where we worked to reclaim the land together. We fished and hunted together and also had a few beers together. He was sharp as a tack. He will be missed.
Dina (Sell) Waddell says
Darwin’s go with the flow, “it is what it is” attitude is what led our mom to nickname him “Bump”. His calm outlook hid what a smart and thoughtful person he was. I believe few knew that he was quite artistic when he was young but never pursued it. A good human gone too soon. Miss you and love you bro.
Maggie Sell says
I met Darwin in 1969 prior to Daryl and I getting married in 1970(found and posted a couple of wedding photos). Always a quiet sort of guy, which continued into recent years. Loved outdoorsy activities all the years I knew him, but fishing seemed to draw him to the lake waters as often as possible. Will fondly recall our family visits to E. Lansing and Texas, a couple of family cruises, as well as his Michigan visits. Rest in peace, Dar.
Jill says
Remembering you my brother in law, today. I know that you would want to know, the ones you loved are holding up and missing you more each day. We think of you often we go through our photo albums and see your smile in so many family events over the last 25 yrs. Im so glad you were free to be a part of our lives and family, no one can ever get back time they lose, so we will always cherish the time we had with you Darwin. May you rest in peace and know you were loved by many. ❤ Your Sister, Jill