Obituary: Daren Nachtigall

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

Visitation

4-6 p.m. on Monday, August 29, at the United Methodist Church in Wall.

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In memory of

Daren Nachtigall

of Wasta, South Dakota, died on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital at the age of 81

Daren Ray Nachtigall was born July 5, 1935, in New Underwood, South Dakota, the son of John and Lura (Roberts) Nachtigall. He grew up in the Lakeside area, and attended the Simons Rural School, before attending New Underwood High School, graduating in 1951. He then attended South Dakota State College, graduating in 1953. He came back and worked on the ranch for five years, before entering the US Army in 1958. He was stationed at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, which is where he met Mary Louise Conklin.

In 1960, Daren and Mary Lou were united in marriage in New York. After their marriage they made their home in the Lakeside area, where he raised cattle and sheep, and later Pinto horses. While he was at the ranch, he also worked at Black Hills Refuge in Rapid City.

His wife Mary Lou succumbed to cancer and preceded him in death in 1982. He continued to make his home on the ranch until moving into Prairie Village in 2008. He met and made a lot of great friends at Prairie Village and enjoyed his time there. In 2013, he moved to Wasta with his daughter Ramona and son-in-law Travis, where he has since resided.

Daren was an active member of the American Legion Post of New Underwood, The Saddle Tramps, and the Pinto Horse Association, and a big part of the Old Settlers Association. For many years, Daren was the sexton of the Lakeside Cemetery.
One of Daren’s greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren. Daren enjoyed fishing, cribbage, dancing, bowling and horseshoes. In his later years, he grew fond of reading.

Survivors include two daughters Ramona Grenstiner and her husband Travis of Wasta, and Tammy Green of Wasta; four grandchildren Shane Green and Kelly (Josh Moran) Green, and Madi and Ash Grenstiner; one sister Kay (Jack) Overland of Red Owl; five sister-in-laws Bobbi Bloom of Rapid City, Debra Nachtigall of Lakeside, and Margaret Nachtigall of Lakeside, Phyllis Guller of Orange, Texas, Judy Bice of Pittsfield, New York; a brother-in-law Richard Conklin of Pittsfield, New York; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Daren was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; two brothers Dean and James Nachtigall; one sister Audrey Weiser; a son-in-law Glenn Green; and a nephew Stanley Nachtigall.

Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. on Monday, August 29, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, and one hour preceding the services on Tuesday.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Russell Masartis officiating.

Interment with military honors will be held at the Lakeside Cemetery, following the luncheon.

A memorial is established to the Lakeside Church.

VISITATION
Monday, August 29, 2016 - 4-6 p.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICES
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Russell Masartis
MUSIC
Carol Hahn - Organist
Carla Brucklacher - Vocalist
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“Amazing Grace”
USHERS
Bill Leonard - Bernard Foster
PALLBEARERS
Shane Green - Zach Grenstiner
Reuben Bice - Doug Derby
Laramie Opstedahl - Josh Moran
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Lakeside Cemetery
Owanka, South Dakota

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Sending my sympathy for your loss. He was very nice and fun to be around. I enjoyed the few times we were together. He will be missed by many.
Remember all the good times and talk about them often. Take care and God bless ~ Eugene Davidson Minot, N Dak (8/31/2016)
THANKS FOR SERVING ~ A VETERAN (8/30/2016)
Kay, I am sorry for the loss of your brother. The good Lord will keep him in good hands. Celebrate his life and enjoy your good memories. An old friend, Vicki ~ Vicki Dunsmore Big Lake, MN (8/30/2016)
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Many people are better people because they knew Darren. Remember all the good times he gave you all. God Bless. ~ Joyce Jobgen Scenic (8/30/2016)
I would like to express my sympathy to Daren's fanily. I went to high school with Daren.I went to the lakeside reunions when I was younger. ~ Conrad Bowman Broadview Ht, Ohio (8/29/2016)
Mona and family, I am sad to hear of Daren's passing. I have many fond memories of my visits with him. I even shared some cribbage games! Hold the fond memories close to your heart and may he rest in peace. ~ Stacy Dole Black Hawk (8/29/2016)
What a great guy, always called you by name and was glad to see you, he and his family was what the Lakeside community was made of!! ~ Philip & Mary Kay Wilson Elm Springs (8/27/2016)
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad, grandfather, and brother. We were so blessed to have known Darin all of these years as a dear friend and neighbor. We cherish all of the times getting together to visit or just helping each other! Our community is saddened with the loss of a great man!! May he rest in peace! ~ Tucky and Linda and Catherine Tifft Owanka, SD (8/27/2016)