Darold John Promersberger passed away Dec. 28, 2014.
Darold was born July 26, 1931 to John Frederick (Hans) Promersberger and Margaret (DeLack) Promersberger in Littlefork, Mn.
He was married to the late Barbara (Bratten) Promersberger on Aug. 25, 1951.
Darold enjoyed outdoor activities and worked outdoors all of his life. He began as a logger and lumberman working for his father, and later as an independent, while also owning and operating Spawn Inlet Lodge on Rainy Lake.
In 1981, he moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where he worked and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
After retirement, he spent summers in North Pole, Alaska and winters in New Braunfels, Tex., making the trek each year with his camper in tow.
Darold was predeceased by his wife, Barbara, in 1987; daughter, Debra, in 2004; brothers, Bernard and Richard, in 2007; and, recently following, sister, Darlene Lueders, on Feb. 15, 2015.
He is survived by his son, Jon (Brenda) of Watertown, S.D.; daughter, Tania of Fairbanks, AK; sister, Beatrice Johnson of Littlefork, Mn.; his good and faithful friend, Mary Landas; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Littlefork Lutheran Church in Littlefork, Mn.
Interment at Oakley cemetery in Littlefork.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenlarsen.com
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