Darrel L. Stemen

Darrel L. Stemen, 74, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Darrel was born on December 14, 1934 the son of Leo and Burnadeen (Myers) Stemen in Nortonville, North Dakota. After attending a trade school in Minnesota, Darrel enlisted in the United States Navy and served for four years. He worked in construction at the Minot Air Force Base, Minot, North Dakota. Darrel was later employed by the Soo Line Railroad, which is now Canadian Pacific Railroad as a signal repairman. He retired from the railroad on December 2, 1996. Darrel, then worked part-time at the NAPA Store in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He struggled with complication of heart disease for the last several months. Darrel enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with his buddies. Darrel is survived by his two brothers, Delvin Stemen of Burlington, North Dakota; Clifton (Marlene) Stemen of New Paris, Indiana; two sisters, Erma (Travis) Cupit of Benbrook, Texas; Olive (Lyle) Coonradt of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; sister-in-law, Carol (Myron) Stemen of Burlington, North Dakota; brother-in-law, Don (Edna) Harrington of Kiln, Mississippi; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Darrel was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Myron and sister, Edna Harrington