Darrin Schwagler
Darrin Lee Schwagler, 50, Mandan, died June 10, 2011 at his home.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church, New Salem, with Reverends Russell Fitch and Irvin Bruenjes officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in New Salem.
Visitation will be held from 2-7 pm on Tuesday at Buehler-Larson Funeral Chapel in New Salem. A family prayer service will be held at 7 pm following the visitation. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday morning.
Darrin was born January 23, 1961 in Bismarck to Lester and Delores (Maier) Schwagler. He was baptized February 26, 1961 by Reverend Adolf Brand and confirmed in 1975 by Reverend Irvin Bruenjes. Raised and educated in New Salem, he graduated from New Salem High School in 1979. Darrin went on to attend NDSU, studying Agriculture Economics and graduated in 1983. During his senior year, he was President of the NDSU Rodeo Club. On August 11, 1989 Darrin married Jane Seiler in Bismarck. Hard-working and dedicated, he started work for Farm Credit Service in Carson, transferring to Mandan in 1989. Currently he was Senior Loan Officer and Branch Manager in Mandan.
Generous and giving of his time and talents, Darrin was involved in the New Salem Saddle Club and Mandan Horse and Saddle Club and had served as an elder at Zion Lutheran Church. Darrin was very active in all rodeos and was a mentor to young students who were interested in agriculture. He also enjoyed coaching youth football and basketball in Mandan. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting with friends and relatives. Nothing made Darrin more proud than his two children. He loved attending and cheering Tate on in rodeo and wrestling and Teddi in hockey and rodeo.
Blessed to have shared his life are his wife for 21 years, Jane, Mandan; his beloved children, Tate Joseph and Teddi Rose, both of Mandan; father, Lester and Linda Schwagler; mother, Delores and Tony Goetz; sisters, Debra (Russell) Bubach, West Fargo and Darla (Jerald) Brewer, Renton, WA; Jane’s family: his father and mother-in-law, George and Rose Seiler, McIntosh, SD; sisters-in-law, Janet (Joe) Mollman, McIntosh, SD, Connie (Jeff) Maier, Morristown, SD, and Kristi (Jim) Lane, Harlowton, MT; brothers-in-law, Terry Seiler, Roberts, MT, Tom Seiler, Spencer, SD, Greg Seiler, Ely, NV, Jeff (Dawn) Seiler, Aberdeen, SD, and Rock (Shar) Seiler, McIntosh, SD; aunts and uncles, Edgar (Evelyn) Schwagler, Bob (Ardella) Schwagler, Jerry Maier, and Shirley (Dave) Heil; 9 cousins, Tim, Rocky, and Todd (who were like his brothers), Angela, Vicki, Nadine, Kristie, Steve, and Jeff; many nieces and nephews; step-sister Shari (Bill) Masse, Bismarck; and an endless list of friends.
Darrin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leopold and Christina Schwagler and Herman and Hilda Maier; aunt and uncle, Della and Arnold Flegel; uncle, William Maier; and nephew, Jordan Bubach.
Memorials are preferred to the New Salem Saddle Club.
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by glen and terri houghton
On June 12, 2011
We are deeply saddened to hear about Darren. We have enjoyed getting to know your family through wrestling. You all meant the world to him and that was evident each time we talked with Darren. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Glen,Terri, Garrett, Grady, Karly, & Kasey Houghton
by Julie and Chad Ellingson
On June 12, 2011
God bless you and your family, Jane. We are praying for you during this difficult time.
by Stacy Fisher
On June 12, 2011
Jane, Tate & Teddi-
I am taken back and wish you the best in the new set of hurdles set before you. Know that countless people have your back and are praying for healing and understanding. May god bless you and hold you close. Darrin was a wonderful person, thanks for sharing him with us.
So sorry,
Stacy Fisher
by Shelly Meyhoff
On June 12, 2011
Jane, Tate and Teddi, Debbie and Darla, Lester and Delores and families: I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Darrin was such a great man, and he will be missed greatly by all those who knew him. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow. God will be watching over you during this difficult time. Once again, my sympathies to you all.
by Dave and Tamara Kautzman
On June 13, 2011
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dave and Tamara Kautzman
by Jolene (Frederick) Rohde
On June 13, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Schwangler family. I did not know Darrin personally, but went to college with his sister Deb at Jamestown. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
by Stu Ternes
On June 13, 2011
I’m really going to miss you buddy. We have spent a lot of time together over the years talking about family, work, hunting, ranching and rodeoing. When ever I needed just to get away from my desk for a bit, I usually ended up wandering into your office. Thanks for being there for me and caring. I hope if there is ever anything I can do for Jane, Tate or Teddi that they will just let me know. I would be more than happy to help them with anything I can. The times in my life when I laughed the hardest I was usually with you…so Schwag Dog I’m going to say so long until we meet again. We’ll go out for lunch and have a laugh just like the old days. Stu Dog
by Traci Schlag
On June 13, 2011
Jane, Tate, and Teddi
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Traci and Josh Schlag
by Kelly & Kim Dressler
On June 13, 2011
Jane, Tate, & Teddi
We are thinking of each of you, and pray for comfort and healing.
We have known you and Darrin for a very long time. He was a special man, one we are happy to be able to have called friend.
May God be holding each of you close at this time.
Kelly, Kim, Katie and Kasey
by Ray & Nicki Serr Family
On June 13, 2011
Dear Schwagler family: We met Darrin at a wrestling trip to Iowa a few years back where our son Zach met Tate. We have continued to followed Tates success and it was always so nice of Darrin everytime we have seen each other after this to make sure he came and seen how things were going with us. Our hearts are broken with the news of your sudden loss. You will all be in our hearts and prayers today and in the days to come.
Our Deepest Sympathy to you,
Ray, Nicki, Zach and Jessica Serr
by Ray & Nicki Serr Family
On June 13, 2011
Our deepest sympahty is with you at this time. We got to know Darrin in Iowa while our sons took part in team ND. With heavy hearts we pray that you will find comfort from above, may Gog grant you perfect peace as only he can.
Sincerely,
Ray, Nicki, Zach and Jess Serr
by Pat and Deb Nehl
On June 13, 2011
Dear Jane , Tate and Teddi-
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father.
We are so sad for you all at this time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days and years to come.
May you all find strength in the family and friends that surround you and love.you.
The Nehls
Pat and Debbie
Cody, Melissa, Alicia, Colt and Jessica
by Renae & Cody Smith
On June 13, 2011
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
by Penny Dockter
On June 13, 2011
Jane, Tate & Teddi:
Our thoughts & prayers are with each one of you at this difficult time. If there is anything we can do for any of you, please know we are here for you. Darrin was a very wonderful person and always took time to visit.
We hope you keep those wonderful memories close to your heart.
John, Penny & Ethan Dockter
by Bob & Deb Wingenbach
On June 13, 2011
Jane, Tate & Teddi:
We would like to extend our sympathy and prayers to you at this time of great loss. We have so many fond memories of Darrin that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Know that he will be missed and thought of often.
Bob & Deb
by Keri Hess-Bolte
On June 13, 2011
Oh my goodness!! My heart goes out to you at this extremely difficult time. I want you to know that I will pray for comfort for you all.
by Cassie Roth & Wes Jensen
On June 13, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss! The Schwagler family is in our thoughts and prayers. We know how hard it can be so stay strong. We will miss him deeply.
by Carol J. Baillie
On June 13, 2011
Delores and family,
I am sorry I am not able to attend services for Darrin. Please know I care. I will be sending a card tomorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Darrin as a wonderful little boy. It sounds as though he grew up to be a wonderful adult.
My thoughts are with you all.
CJ Baillie (first grade teacher)
by Hartman Family
On June 13, 2011
May happy memories of Darrin carry you through this most difficult and sad time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!!!
The Hartman Family
Brian, Betty Jo, Shelby and Weston
by Emma and Heidi Sornsin
On June 13, 2011
So sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Our prayers are with you during these hard times.
by Cindy Mastel
On June 14, 2011
Dear Jane & Family,
My heart is breaking for you during this difficult time in your life. My deepest sympathy goes out to you on your loss. May the God of comfort and peace be with you in the coming months and years as you heal from this and try to pick up the pieces of your life again. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming months. Know also that you have a shoulder you can cry on anytime the going gets rough. God Bless you all.
by Hartman Family
On June 14, 2011
May happy memories of Darrin carry you through this most difficult and sad time.
You are in our prayers!
The Hartman Family
Brian, Betty Jo, Shelby and Weston
by Kyle & Carolyn Reisenauer
On June 14, 2011
Jane, Tate, & Teddi,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray you find peace during this difficult time. Darrin will we missed.
Kyle & Carolyn Reisenauer
by Nancy Vetter Green
On June 16, 2011
Jane, I am so sorry to hear about Darrin. I just heard. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
by AARON ZAHN
On June 16, 2011
JANE & FAMILY: I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND & FATHER. IF THEIR IS SOMETHING YOU NEED, WE WILL BE HERE FOR YOU. AARON ZAHN / BISMARCK TIRE.
by Danny and Roxanne Lauinger
On June 19, 2011
Darrin will be truely missed he was a wonderful guy we had him as a loan officer prayers are send to the family.
by allison abrahamson fretheim
On August 31, 2011
i am so sorry to hear about Darrin, I went to school with Darrin and Tim at NDSU. He was such a fu guy, always had a smile on his face and was always trying to get everyone to eat tiger meat. Again i am so sorry to hear of your loss – he will be truely missed in a lot of hearts