VINTON: Darryl Lynn McNeal, 65, of Vinton, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Although he had faced health challenges for many years, his sudden passing came unexpectedly to his family and those who knew him.

Born on June 22, 1961, to Harvey T. and Lola Mae (Stammer) McNeal, Darryl spent much of his life in the Vinton area. He married Glenna (Phelps) McNeal, and their family grew to include five children: Greg, Brandon, Leiha, Nate, and Quentin.

For 23 years, Darryl worked alongside Duane Johnson in the auction business, where his interest in livestock and the sale barn became a meaningful part of his life. He enjoyed helping raise and care for livestock for others and also raised livestock of his own over the years. He later went on to work at Theisen’s, where he finished his working career.

He is survived by his wife, Glenna; his children, Greg (Tammie), Brandon (Kari), Leiha (Jess), Nate, and Quentin (Rachel); his grandchildren, Kaden, Patience, Jayden, Maddy, Jaxson, Kelyn, Rainy, Atlanta, Nolyn, Roman, and Amelia; his brother, David (Karen) McNeal; and his sister, Mary Barkdoll (Steve Gordon); along with extended family members and friends.

Those who preceded him in death include his parents, Harvey and Lola McNeal; his half-siblings, Marge Lahue, Dean “Curly” McNeal, and Arlie “Mac” McNeal; his parents-in-law, Junior and Earlene Phelps; his brother-in-law, Gale Barkdoll; and his daughter-in-law, Stephanie Adam.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton, followed by a luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Darryl’s memory.