Darrel Weers

Darrel Weers, 82, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the MN Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls.

Darrel Roger Weers was born on November 28, 1943, to Oscar and Mildred Weers in Morris, MN. He was the third of four children, alongside his siblings Arlene, George, and Harlan.

After graduating high school in 1961, Darrel worked on the family farm and drove a school bus for two years. He then served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1964 to 1968, attending Sonar and Oceanographic schools and earning several commendations. He was a proud member of the American Legion for over 50 years.

In 1966, he married his first wife Nancy, with whom he had a daughter, Tracy Puanani born in 1966. In 1975, Darrel married Arlene Vivian Kollar, and their son, Anthony Jon Weers, was born in 1976. They later established their home along the Otter Tail River in Fergus Falls, MN. Arlene passed in 1987 after a battle with leukemia.

Darrel began a 41-year career with the Otter Tail Power Company in 1968, working there until his retirement as a supervisor in load data acquisition in 2009.

In 1988, Darrel married Becky Reinders of Fergus Falls.

While teaching a high school Sunday School class, Darrel wrote a presentation about the life of Christ through the eyes of the Apostle Peter. Darrel and Becky traveled to multiple states to share this presentation with various congregations. His greeting to everyone was "Jesus is alive," which made a positive impact on many people he witnessed to over the years.

Darrel and Becky loved the dogs they rescued from the local Humane Society. One of the dogs, named Sarge, became Darrel's service dog.

Darrel is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Mildred Weers and brother, Harlan Weers. Darrel is survived by his wife, Becky and two children: Tracy (Eddie) Grenier, who resides in Maine and Tony (Nicole) Weers, who resides in Iowa. Darrel and Becky have seven grandchildren Trinity, Justice, Simeon, and Haven Weers and Mindy Gervais, Shaun Brown, and Christopher Kirby. He is also survived by his siblings, Arlene Jens and George Weers.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Calvary Free Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, with visitation one-hour prior to the service. Lunch will follow the service.

Clergy: Pastor Lynn Kinneberg

Military Participation: Fergus Falls VFW Post 612 and Fergus Falls American Legion Post 30

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com