Kenneth James (Paul) Darwin aka Lippy, age 75, of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2025. Kenny was born Dec. 4, 1949, to Walter and Beatrice (St. Martin) Darwin in St. Paul, Minnesota.
He graduated from Mechanic Arts, class of 1967. After high school, Kenny was called to serve his country and was deployed to Vietnam from June 24, 1969 to March 23, 1971. He went on to work for UPS as a proud member of Teamsters 638 for 34 years.
Throughout his life Kenny wore many hats. He was a husband to Debbie (Hinton) Darwin, married for 27 years, and together they had two beautiful daughters, Danielle (David) Weyandt and Nicolle Darwin (Dan Rudeen); and three grandsons, Caleb, Asher and Bennett.
In 2010, Kenny remarried to Valerie (Guerin) Darwin, and together they made their home in Webster, where Kenny could golf to his heart's content. He made many lifelong friends and generously shared his talents with those around him. He kept busy at the cabin in McGregor, Wisconsin, where fishing was always top priority, along with hunting.
Family and friends were deeply important to Kenny. Not only his daughters, Danielle and Nicolle; but also his new daughters, Sarah (Eric) Poff and Jennifer (Louis) Vea Vea; and his many grandchildren, Hope, Elizabeth, Tavion Jordan (Sarah), Stephon Alexander (Savannah), Cindle Rae, Liam Richard, Louis James, and Kai Louis. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. One of his dearest lifelong friends was his brother-in-law, Denny Hinton.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Albert Darwin and Beatrice Darwin; his sisters, Midge and Sharon; his brothers, Walter, Thomas and Ronald; his brothers-in-law, Terry Albert, Michael Faulkner and Michael Guerin; and his nephew, Brian Hubbard.
He is survived by his siblings, Joseph (Cheryl), Everett (Cynitha), Duane (Phyllis), Carol Faulkner, Arthur (Roxanne) and Robin Albert; and sisters-in-law, Carol Darwin and Louise (Wayne) Giampaolo; and by his great-grandchildren, Hazel Grace, Jordyn Taylor, Dreydon James, Deon Alexander and DeAngelo Jordan.
Details for services will be shared once finalized.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.
