Daryl served in the Army through one deployment in Vietnam. After his military service, he began working on the railroad as an engineer in Montana and Wyoming, and later continued in southern Minnesota. From '71 - '80 he lived in an old miner's cabin and enjoyed life in the woods. After 40 years of railroading he retired to his RV to continue fishing and gold panning.
He is preceded in passing by his daughter, Fawn Bergman, in 2021; parents, Jon and Norma; and previous wife, Barb (Elder/Smith).
Daryl is survived by his beloved wife of 4 years, Nancy (Elk); children, Tobie; step-children Royce, Star (Harold), Shane, Cathleen, Caleb, Corey (Kathy), Brian; grandchildren, Achilles "Ari", Janell, Isaac (Brook); great-grandchildren, Jollie "Marie", Diego; siblings, Gayle (Darrel) Untereker, Tory (Mark) Ferrey, Gary (Louise) Arfstrom; and many other family members and friends.
Join us to celebrate Daryl's life at the Coon Rapids VFW Post 9625, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 on Friday May 24, from 11am to 3pm. The Honor Guard will conduct military honors at 2pm.
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