Darrel Palmer, age 74, of Isanti died at his home on May 27, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service.
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Darrel Dean Palmer was born June 25, 1946 in Miller, South Dakota, to Loren and Shirley (Giesel) Palmer. When he was a young child the family moved to Mounds View, Minnesota where he was raised. Darrel graduated from Fridley High School. He married Kathy Lynch on October 9, 1965 in Fridley. They made their home in Fridley until 1977 when they moved to Isanti. Darrel was employed by Superior Plating in Minneapolis for several years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Darrel died on May 27, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughter, Amy Staples; granddaughter, Kayla Staples; 5 siblings, Bonny Snook, Calvin (Sue) Palmer, Alan (Kellie) Palmer, Roy (Jan) Palmer, Connie (Treavor) Moen; and by many other relatives and friends.
I am going to miss my phone calls from Darrel … I could make the guy laugh from goofy things I would say to him …he was a great man!!!
He was a wonderful brother. He called nearly every day and was always poking fun. He could always put a smile on my face. We fished and hunted together many times. I know Big D struggled the past few years but all the times we spoke he wouldn’t complain or talk about that unless I asked him, most of the time he would try to play it down. He will be me and many others. His wife, daughter and granddaughter have been beside him through all the medical issues. They are truly family in the highest degree. Thank you Kathy, Amy and Kayla
Back in high school ( Mounds View) Darrel and I connected. We were able to do many things together that still bring a smile to my face. Going smelt fishing with him was a blast, being his best man at his and Kathy’s wedding, was an honor, and having him as my best man was incredible. We lost touch until Brother Al met my wife in a grocery store near his home in Naples FL. Al put me back in touch with Darrel over a year ago. We spoke nearly every week, mostly about memories and old friends. I am already missing our talks, and always will. Rest In Peace my friend. Kathy, our prayers are with you and your family, call any time if you just need to talk.