Darrell Hugh Adams, 72 of Nevada, died Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Darrell was born November 18, 1949, in Blairsburg, the son of Hugh and Velva (Bailey) Adams. He worked hard and earned his GED. Darrell went on to work for the Iowa D.O.T. in various positions within the organization, where he retired from after many years. Many of those years were spent with his wife, Renee Ruden, living on an acreage outside of Nevada, Iowa. Darrell liked taking care of his horses, relaxing at home, and supporting Iowa State Cyclones Athletics. Darrell was always there for his family, spending lots of time with his grandchildren. Darrell is survived by his wife, Renee Ruden of Nevada; his sons: Hugh (Torrie) Adams of Watford City, North Dakota, Ehren of Portland, Oregon and Jason (Stacy) Baker of Slater; his daughter: Nicole Ruden (Matt Moore); his sisters: Rosemary (Larry) Woodley of Nevada, Zoeann (Dwight) Kramer of Ames; his grandchildren: Nickolas, Jacob, Lilli, Annamae, Kashden, Kaeden, Rhylee, and Rhemi. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. A Celebration of Life will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Inis Grove Park's Walnut Shelter (24th Street) in Ames. Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com