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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Darrell D. Drennan

July 6, 1969- March 24, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darrell Duane Drennan, 50, on March 24, 2020 in Friendship, Maryland. Darrell was born on July 6, 1969 to Willard and Patsy Drennan. He is survived by his wife Shawn (Cornwell) Drennan, their daughter Kaitlyn Polko, his father, Willard Drennan, and his siblings: Patresa Holt, Mark Clark, Crissy Spoon, and David Drennan, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Darrell was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Drennan and his brother Billy Clark.

Darrell most recently called Seattle, Washington home, but he was born and raised in Deale, Maryland, until he left to attend Duke University to study Mechanical Engineering. He joined Navy ROTC and upon graduation, he was commissioned into the US Navy as a submarine officer, serving aboard the USS Helena out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Upon separation from the Navy, Darrell started a lengthy and rewarding career in Supply Chain at several Biopharmaceutical companies including Amgen, Bristol Myers-Squibb, and Juno Therapeutics. Darrell was highly regarded as a mentor, often coaching family members and co-workers on ways to improve themselves and to better prepare for promotions or new jobs. In his spare time, Darrell supported his daughter’s swim team as a Meet Director and Treasurer. Darrell also enjoyed collecting seaglass and sand dollars, running, hiking, being outdoors, and live music. He was also known to enjoy a good bowl of Gelato from time to time. He will always be remembered for his sarcasm and wit, and for never just “letting someone win”. His competitive side led to some phenomenal family game nights that will live on with his memory.

Darrell will be greatly missed every day. The world lost a gem the day it lost Darrell. More than words, my love, farewell.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Darrell’s name may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society-Team Drennan Page at the link below.

The services for Darrell will be livestreamed on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page on Wednesday, March 24 at 12:15 PM and can be accessed by using the following link https://www.facebook.com/RauschFH/.

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Visitation

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
11:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Services

  • Memorial Service

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
12:15 P.M.

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

  • Inurnment
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
1:45 P.M.

MD Veterans Cemetery-Cheltenham

11301 Crain Highway
Cheltenham, MD 20623

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Contributions

National Brain Tumor Society – Team Drennan

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    Melissa Bartlett
    9 Jun 2020
    2:58am

    Shawn –
    I saw your birthday post on Facebook and was so saddened to realize you had lost your husband. Words are not enough to express my sincere condolences.
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    Raquel Phillips
    9 Aug 2020
    6:57pm

    Shawn,

    I was thinking of you today and was wondering how things were going. I am so saddened to learn of Darrell’s passing. You are in mine and Sean’s thoughts. Please reach out if you ever need anything.
    With Sympathy and love,
    Sean and Raquel Phillips

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    Ken and Brenda Drennan
    12 Mar 2021
    7:21pm

    We loved Darrell and are saddened by his early death. We send our love to all of his family.

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    VINCENT VANOSS
    12 Mar 2021
    11:59pm

    Fair winds and following seas shipmate. From my desk I can see a battered copy of my Submarine Qualification Card in my bookshelves – many with your signature on them. Bless you and Shawn and all the happiness you brought into the world. It’s funny how we met halfway across the planet in the Gulf mid deployment – and stationed in Hawaii, but I’m just across the Patuxent from your services in St. Mary’s and many days I drove right past Cheltenham on my way home from Suitland. When this horrible disease is over – I hope to be able to visit and pay my respects….

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    Melissa Bartlett
    9 Jun 2020
    2:58am

    Shawn –
    I saw your birthday post on Facebook and was so saddened to realize you had lost your husband. Words are not enough to express my sincere condolences.
    Melissa Bartlett

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    Simi Valley
    State
    California
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    Raquel Phillips
    9 Aug 2020
    6:57pm

    Shawn,

    I was thinking of you today and was wondering how things were going. I am so saddened to learn of Darrell’s passing. You are in mine and Sean’s thoughts. Please reach out if you ever need anything.
    With Sympathy and love,
    Sean and Raquel Phillips

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    Ken and Brenda Drennan
    12 Mar 2021
    7:21pm

    We loved Darrell and are saddened by his early death. We send our love to all of his family.

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    St James
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    VINCENT VANOSS
    12 Mar 2021
    11:59pm

    Fair winds and following seas shipmate. From my desk I can see a battered copy of my Submarine Qualification Card in my bookshelves – many with your signature on them. Bless you and Shawn and all the happiness you brought into the world. It’s funny how we met halfway across the planet in the Gulf mid deployment – and stationed in Hawaii, but I’m just across the Patuxent from your services in St. Mary’s and many days I drove right past Cheltenham on my way home from Suitland. When this horrible disease is over – I hope to be able to visit and pay my respects….

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    State
    MD
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