Daryl was born on October 9, 1938 to Carl Henry Leininger and EvelynLeon (Gauger) Leininger. He was baptized on November 21, 1938 andconfirmed on June 1, 1952.

Daryl grew up on a farm in Walls Township and attended school through theeighth grade at District 42. Some years he was the only boy in school. Whenhe was a freshman he went to West Central School of Agriculture in Morris,Minnesota where he graduated in 1956. He joined the Army Reserves andspent six months at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Knox, Kentucky.After his accident he received an honorable discharge.

In July of 1959 Daryl was hurt in a combine accident after which his leg wasamputated below the knee. He received his first prosthesis in November of thatyear.

On May 28, 1960 Daryl was united in marriage to Judith (Judy) GaleNorton. They made their home in Walls Township where they raised theirthree children: Kevin Daryl, Jodi Lynn and Kyle Jay. In 1996 they built a newhome in Wheaton. •

Despite an artificial leg and back surgery, Daryl was a successful farmer.He also suffered a small stroke in 2006 which left him with health issues.

Daryl served on the Walls Township Board for thirty years. He was thesecretary of the Traverse County Township Association until he moved totown. Daryl also served on the Traverse Co-op Board for many years and wasa member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed spending winters in Arizona with friends and his card playingbuddies. Daryl was an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan.

Daryl's life ended on May 27,2017 (one day before his 57th weddinganniversary), while a resident of the Traverse Care Center for more than oneyear.

In Loving Memory Of

Daryl CarlLeiningerOctober 9, 1938 - May 27, 2017

In Loving Memory Of

Daryl Carl LeiningerBORN - October 9, 1938 - Wheaton, Minnesota

PASSED AWAY - May 27,2017 - Wheaton, Minnesota

FUNERAL SERVICEWednesday, May 31,2017 11:00 a.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Wheaton, MinnesotaOFFICIATING - Rev. Ken Bowman

ORGANIST - LeAnn BjornsonSOLOIST - Dennis Johnson

SURVIVED BYWife Judy of Wheaton; three children: Kevin Leininger of Wheaton;

Jodi (Greg) Johnson of Rosholt, South Dakota; and Kyle(Sara) Leininger of Mason City, Iowa; grandchildren: Wyatt and

Marshall Leininger, Bailey and Dakota Andrews, Logan and Brandon Johnson,Jace and Paige Leininger; two sisters: Marlene (Loyal) Larsen

of Underwood, Minnesota; and Fay (Allen) Herzog of Shakopee, Minnesota; onebrother David Leininger and friend Deb of Wheaton;

one sister-in-law Diana Norton of Hinckley, Minnesota; and manynieces, nephews, cousins, special friends and neighbors.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BYHis parents Carl and Evelyn; and his brother-in-law Darrell Norton.

PALLBEARERS - GrandchildrenWyatt Leininger Marshall Leininger Bailey Andrews Dakota Andrews

Logan Johnson Brandon Johnson Jace Leiniger Paige LeiningerHONORARY PALLBEARERS

Kathi Kremer and the loving, caring staff of Traverse Care Center

INTERMENT - Wildwood Cemetery - Wheaton, Minnesota

MIL IT ARY RITES PROVIDED BYMerton Dale American Legion Post #80

Final HarvestHe was bound to the land from the day of his birth - His roots anchored deep in the fertile earth

Nurtured, sustained, by the soil he grew - And his life, like his furrows, ran straight and true.In faith, each spring, he planted the seeds - In hope, to reap his family's needs

With patience, he waitedfor the harvest to come - To gather the fruits of his labor home.Ever turning the seasons, the years sped past - Till the final harvest came at last

Then claimed anew by beloved sod - He was gathered home to be with God.Barbara W. Weber

ARRANGEMENTS BYBainbridge Funeral Home - Wheaton, Minnesota

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