Darrell Lingbeck

Darrell left this earth to glory on March 13, 2019. He was born on July 7, 1930 in Spring Valley, Minnesota to William and Doris (Shaw) Lingbeck.

He spent his early years on several farms with his parents. He loved to hunt and fish with his brothers. He spent two years in the Army during the Korean War. He received many medals for his service, Including a purple heart. Upon returning home he went to NEI Technical School to learn TV repair. He worked with Phil Spornitz for 25 years in Rochester, MN. Darrell married Nelda Casterton on June 17, 1956 and they had 6 children; Kathleen, Debra, Marvin, Kendall, Aaron and Jeremy.

One brother preceded him in death as well as his parents and 3 sisters.

He leaves to mourn his death his wife of 62 years, 8 months and 26 days, Nelda; his six children, eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Three brothers, their wives and many other relatives and friends also survive him.

Darrell never met a stranger. He loved his family with a fervor that surpassed all passion. Darrell didn't speak a lot but when he did WE ALL listened!

The family asks that donations be made to the Tahlequah City Hospital or Cherokee County Nursing Center.

Visitation

Public Viewing

Hart Funeral Home
1506 N. Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK  74464
Monday, March 18, 2019
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Service

Funeral Service

Hart Funeral Home
1506 N. Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK  74464
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 am

Burial

Ft. Gibson National Cemetery
Ft. Gibson, OK  74464
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Cemetery

Ft. Gibson National Cemetery
Ft. Gibson, OK  74434

Memorial Contributions

Cherokee County Nursing Center
Tahlequah, OK  74464