Darrel Harstad

June 21, 1931 - April 19, 2010

Darrel Clifford Harstad was born on June 21, 1931 in Valley City, ND, the son of Clifford and Marie (Benham) Harstad. He attended school in Rogers, ND. On October 21, 1952, he joined the US Army and was discharged October 5, 1954. He farmed for awhile following his time in the service. He worked in trucking for several years. In 1968, he married Delores Hone in Valley City. They moved to Chaska, MN where he drove a Minneapolis City Bus. In 1976, they returned to Rogers, ND and continued trucking until he was injured in 1982. He later drove a tour bus and following his retirement he drove vehicles for Miller Motors and Stoudt-Ross Ford. He drove many people back and forth to Fargo for their medical appointments. Darrel was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Eagles Club, and was a Hospice and VA volunteer. He is survived by his daughter, Lori (Steve) Sauter of Valley City, ND; a grandson, Teegan Darrel Sauter, Valley City; brother, Ken (Janice) Harstad of Rogers; a close friend LaVonne Zinck of Valley City; a sister-in-law, Lois Harstad, Detroit Lakes, MN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Arlen.