WALTER DARFLER FAMILY

Walter-born in Yorkville, Illinois 1900-parents, farmers; Lucille-born in Chicago, Illinois 1903 (died 1963)- parents, occupation unknown.

Walter and Lucille arrived in Naperville in the early 1930’s. Their first real estate was at the corner of Brainard and Highland directly across the street from the North Central College President’s home. 330 South Brainard Street. 

They had 4 children: Donald L. born 1922 (died 1968), married Jessimine Wheaton, daughter of Dr Wheaton, veterinarian; Charles J. born 1927 (died 1968), married Carolyn Fraley; Gene E. born 1930, married Constance L. Langher, Jeannette M. born 1937, married Robert Lenert.

Don was a World War II Marine fighter pilot. Got his degree from North Central College. Married Dr. Olin and Mary Wheaton’s daughter Jessimine during the war years. Became a banker after retirement from Marines.

Chuck remained a farmer all of his life. Married Frank Fraley’s daughter Carolyn. They were farmers on the same road; just south a mile and a half. Gene married Connie Lee Langher, a school teacher. They met at North Central.
Jeannette married Bob Lenert of Naperville. They have remained in Naperville all of their life. Truly native Napervillians.

Their first farm real estate was on Hobson Road in Section 29, Lisle Township. This was 160 acres. Then in about 1941 or 1942 they traded the Hobson Road Farm for the old Book farm on Book Road west of Naperville. This farm was approximately 100 acres and fronted on Book Road. The “L” shaped farm touched 75th Street to the south and east. This farm cost $30,000. I recall the amount because it staggered by father and mother to imagine their being in debt for such a large amount. We were a very happy family and memories of growing up in the Naperville area are good ones.


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