Darrel E. Leske

Obituary

Darrel Ervin Leske was born on November 8, 1940, in Martinsburg Township, Renville County, Minnesota. He was the son of Ervin and LaVonne (Bryan) Leske. Darrel was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He was a lifelong member of Zion United Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. He received his education in Buffalo Lake, and was a graduate of the Buffalo Lake High School Class of 1958.

On June 8, 1963, Darrel was united in marriage to Ann Kemmerer at Zion United Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake. This marriage was blessed with four children, Dale, Dallan, Dana, and Danielle. Darrel lived the majority of his life on the family farm in rural Buffalo Lake, first as a youth and then with Ann after their marriage. In 1998, they built a home and moved to Buffalo Lake. They shared 60 years of marriage.

Darrel spent most of his life farming on the family farm with his father and then later by himself. After retiring from farming, he made deliveries for Buffalo Lake Home Bakery and then drove school bus for the Buffalo Lake/Hector School District until his retirement in 2008.

Darrel enjoyed woodworking, going on bus tours with Ann, annual trips to Duluth, playing Pinochle with the card club, and buying and trading new cars. He loved anything and everything to do with his grandchildren, especially watching them play sports. Darrel liked talking to people and loved sharing farming stories.

Darrel passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at The Gardens of Winsted in Winsted, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Darrel is survived by his:
Wife, Ann Leske of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Children, Dale Leske and his wife, Michelle of Grain Valley, MO,
Dallan Leske and his wife, Michelle of Eau Claire, WI,
Dana Homan and her husband, Doug of Clara City, MN,
Danielle Washburn and her husband, Don of New Germany, MN;
Grandchildren, Charlotte Leske, Emily Leske, Logan (Courtney) Leske, Madeson (Jeremy) Stalmer, Cheyton Homan, Renick Homan, Dreyer Homan;
Great-grandson, James Leske;
Sister-in-law, Genevie Leske of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Darrel is preceded in death by his Parents, Ervin and LaVonne Leske; Grandson, Aaron Leske; Great-granddaughter, Marley Stalmer; Siblings, Marlo Leske, Marlys (Lee) Bass.