From 1977, to 1984 I had the pleasure to manage the office and crew in Fairmont. I remember Darrel very well. The first thing that came to mind was that he was a man of integrity. Although I was notified of his death just today (02/03/17), Linda and I have prayed for peace and comfort for the family. Thanks for the memories.
Jim Mason
February 03, 2017 | Iowa Falls, IA
Christina and Jason and I are really sorry to hear about Darrell's passing! I have a lot of great memories of Darrell and you together, a lot of sly humor between the two of you, and I always felt like Darrell was a man's man, fun to be around, larger than life - maybe that's why we always called him Uncle Barrel! Delores, you have a lifetime of memories to hold on to - really great ones!! And we're sending our prayers in your direction and hoping that you'll find the great times and memories...
Don Plumhoff, Jr
January 16, 2017 | Ellicott City, MD
I'm so sorry to hear about Darrel. I met Darrel & you (Delores) at Ingelside while visiting my mother ( Eva Bickel). You were both so friendly & nice! And Darrel. What a joker!!! I knew You were a special couple right away!!! Delores, I hope you can find comfort in knowing that Darrel was happy with having you as his life partner. I could tell that you two were great together!!! My mother Eva and I wish you peace & comfort during this hard time. Eva & Cindy Bickel
Cindy Bickel
January 16, 2017 | Duluth, MN
Delores and family,so sorry to here of Darrel's passing. I will forever have fond memories of our time at I.E. and the Fairmont Fire Dept.
Virgil Jensen
January 14, 2017 | Plymouth, MN
Delores, Dean, Diana, Deb and the whole family - thinking about all of you during this sad time. Uncle "Barrel" was always so fun to see. I remember boat rides on the lake and I loved his laugh! Take care and hold all of your memories close to your hearts.
Julie Plumhoff
January 13, 2017 | Sioux Falls, SD
My condolences to the family at this time. I always enjoyed visiting with Darrel and Delores when they came to the pork chop feeds at the Northrop Legion. He will be missed by all who ever knew him. Cherish your memories and good times spent with him. God bless.
Mike Edinger
January 13, 2017 | Northrop, MN
Love and miss you grandpa! Thank you for all the laughs, hugs and memories.
Michele Miller
January 13, 2017 | Fairmont, MN
My thoughts and prayers are with you Delores , Diana , Dean and Deb and extended family. I was blessed to know you all. May you all find peace with your loss.
Eric Morris
January 12, 2017 | Mankato, MN
Darrel was a co-worker and friend of my Dad Emil. I have good memories of Darrel.
I pray that Delores and Family treasure their memories and pray that they be comforted in their loss.
Kim Lemke
January 12, 2017 | Missoula, MT
Fairmont, MN:
Funeral service for Darrel E. Plumhoff, 93, of Fairmont, MN will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Burial will follow the service at Lakeside Cemetery with full military honors performed by the Martin Co. V.F.W. Post 1222 and the Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Darrel passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 2017 at the Ingleside Residence Assisted Living. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements for the family.
Darrel Edward Plumhoff was born on October 11, 1923 in rural Fairmont, the son of Louis and Lydia (Wolle) Plumhoff. Darrel attended a country school north of Fairmont and helped out on the family farm. He entered the U.S. Army in September of 1945. He served in Korea during his tour in the Army and was honorably discharged on January 28, 1947. He returned to Fairmont and on November 27, 1947, Darrel was united in marriage to Delores Jean Dietz in Winnebago. They made their home in Fairmont and had three children, Dean, Diana and Debra.
Darrel worked at the Oldsmobile Garage and the Nelson Creamery in Fairmont before his employment for many years at the Iowa Electric Light and Power. He retired in 1973. He also served on the Fairmont Fire Department for twenty years from 1953 – 1973. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Martin County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1222. In Darrel’s spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved his cars.
Those that will cherish his memory include his wife of 67 years, Delores Plumhoff of Fairmont; three children, Dean Plumhoff and his wife, Tami, of Fairmont, Diana Kahler and her husband, Doug, of Fairmont, Debra Baarts and her husband, Mike, of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Chief Warrant Officer 2, Colter Plumhoff (Savannah), Ariel Plumhoff (fiancé, Chad LaFleur), Rhiannon Gochenour (Brian), Michele Miller (Mike), Jen Jorgensen (Mark), Shalom Lancaster (Ken), Tina Jean Johnson, Matt Baarts (Laura); sixteen great grandchildren; brother, Donald Plumhoff (Jo); sister, Joan Jones; sister-in-law, Carol Prather; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lydia Plumhoff; parents-in-law, Mathew and Lila Dietz; infant grandson, Ryan Joseph Baarts; brothers-in-law, Richard, Donald, Robert and Jerry Dietz.
Memorials are preferred to go the United Hands Hospice Program.
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