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Darwin C. Meseberg Aug 22 1956 - Feb 09 2011
Funeral services for Darwin Charles Meseberg, age 54, of Watertown, SD, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. John Carter will officiate. Music will be provided by Lloyd Harder as organist, with Brian Schwanz as soloist, along with the Celebration Choir. Darwin passed away on February 9, 2011, after a seven month illness of Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, EBV Hepatitis, and Q-Fever at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown, SD. Honorary pallbearers will be: Kevin Beynon, Brian Beynon, Dan Meseberg, Randy Currey, Ron Currey, Tim Jackan, and Jerome Radtke. Active pallbearers will be: Lonnie Meseberg, Keith Beynon, Casey Meseberg, Chad Walkins, Jarrod Koustrup, and Rick Anderson. Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Wednesday. The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 1:00 p.m. for a prayer service. Darwin was born on August 22, 1956, in Watertown, SD, to LaVern and Delores (Currey) Meseberg. He was baptized and confirmed in St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, where he was presently a member. He attended grade school at Rauville District #26 and graduated from Watertown High School in 1974. Darwin farmed with his father and brother his entire life. They established Meseberg Brother’s Dairy in 1984 and have operated it for 25 years. Darwin married Sherri Beynon on October 5, 1985, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. They lived in a house that was moved onto the family farm. To this union three children were born: Derek, Dustin, and Shayla. Darwin and Sherri celebrated their 25^th wedding anniversary in October of 2010. Until his death, Darwin was the drummer for the family band, The L-Dee’s, for the past 30 years. He loved riding horses and playing with and watching his children play basketball. He enjoyed his woodworking hobby and the family’s three Cocker Spaniel dogs. He is survived by his wife, Sherri; two sons: Derek and Dustin; one daughter, Shayla; his mother, Delores Meseberg; his siblings: Dianne (Sylvester) Walkins, Larry (Connie) Meseberg, and LaDonna (Joel) Koustrup, all of Watertown, SD; and several nieces and nephews. Darwin was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Darwin C. Meseberg
Aug 22 1956 - Feb 09 2011

Funeral services for Darwin Charles Meseberg, age 54, of Watertown, SD, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. John Carter will officiate. Music will be provided by Lloyd Harder as organist, with Brian Schwanz as soloist, along with the Celebration Choir. Darwin passed away on February 9, 2011, after a seven month illness of Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, EBV Hepatitis, and Q-Fever at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown, SD. Honorary pallbearers will be: Kevin Beynon, Brian Beynon, Dan Meseberg, Randy Currey, Ron Currey, Tim Jackan, and Jerome Radtke. Active pallbearers will be: Lonnie Meseberg, Keith Beynon, Casey Meseberg, Chad Walkins, Jarrod Koustrup, and Rick Anderson.

Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Wednesday. The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 1:00 p.m. for a prayer service.

Darwin was born on August 22, 1956, in Watertown, SD, to LaVern and Delores (Currey) Meseberg. He was baptized and confirmed in St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, where he was presently a member. He attended grade school at Rauville District #26 and graduated from Watertown High School in 1974. Darwin farmed with his father and brother his entire life. They established Meseberg Brother’s Dairy in 1984 and have operated it for 25 years.

Darwin married Sherri Beynon on October 5, 1985, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. They lived in a house that was moved onto the family farm. To this union three children were born: Derek, Dustin, and Shayla. Darwin and Sherri celebrated their 25^th wedding anniversary in October of 2010.

Until his death, Darwin was the drummer for the family band, The L-Dee’s, for the past 30 years. He loved riding horses and playing with and watching his children play basketball. He enjoyed his woodworking hobby and the family’s three Cocker Spaniel dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Sherri; two sons: Derek and Dustin; one daughter, Shayla; his mother, Delores Meseberg; his siblings: Dianne (Sylvester) Walkins, Larry (Connie) Meseberg, and LaDonna (Joel) Koustrup, all of Watertown, SD; and several nieces and nephews.

Darwin was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

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Comment posted by: Colby Beynon
Thu 17th Feb 2011 04:58 pm

I'm sorry for your loss, I wish i could have been there... I hope to see you all soon.

Comment posted by: Ashton Beynon
Wed 16th Feb 2011 06:14 pm

I remember going up to the farm and uncle Dar would always play basketball, baseball or kickball with all of us kids, even if he was tired after doing the chores. I will miss you Uncle Dar you always used to make us laugh.

Comment posted by: Kevin Lisa Beynon
Wed 16th Feb 2011 06:00 pm

We thought of you with Love today, But that was nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too, We think of you in silence,We often speak your name. All we have are memories and pictures in a frame, your memory is a keepsake,with which we'll never part.GOD has you in his keeping, WE HAVE YOU IN OUR HEAR.....T

Comment posted by: Tina Beynon
Mon 14th Feb 2011 04:24 pm

Dar's passing has left a hole in many hearts. He will be greatly missed.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Comment posted by: Angie Nogelmeier
Mon 14th Feb 2011 07:54 am

I just wanted to let you know my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. Nothing I can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Love to you and your family

Comment posted by: Laura Jo Wylie Conway
Mon 14th Feb 2011 07:32 am

Sherri and Family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing away of Dar. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Comment posted by: Joan Smith
Sat 12th Feb 2011 09:57 pm

Sherri, Derrick, Dustin and Shayla: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dar was one of the good guys. He loved you all deeply and will be greatly missed. Love, Joan (Kleinschmidt) Smith

Comment posted by: Shirley Spaur
Sat 12th Feb 2011 06:45 pm

I am so sorry for your loss; Darwin will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Darwin's entire Family.

Comment posted by: Charlie and Debbie Hagen
Sat 12th Feb 2011 11:53 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dar is and always will be a wonderful man. We love him and you always and know Dar will always be with you ...take care...... and God Bless Dar's family and friends.

Comment posted by: Brent and Margie Hoppel
Sat 12th Feb 2011 11:01 am

Sorry to hear Darwin passed away. He will be missed We sure loved to here him and the band play.He is in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.

Comment posted by: Debra Pieschke
Fri 11th Feb 2011 04:32 pm

I am deeply saddened to hear of Darwin's passing. It is always too soon when we must say goodbye to someone we love. My thoughts and prayers are with his family friends while I rejoice knowing of his deep love for the Lord and that he is now living with Jesus in heaven.

Comment posted by: Kathy Lindgren Goens
Fri 11th Feb 2011 01:20 pm

So sorry to hear of the passing of Darwin. He will be remember for the good playing in the LD's
Had a lot of good times in Waverly bar& town hall.An the Canteen. He will be missed very much. Our prayers are will you all God Bless

Comment posted by: Brent and Regina Gates
Fri 11th Feb 2011 10:55 am

We are so sorry to hear about about Darwin, we loved him very much. Our heart and prayers are with you always. Love- Brent and Regina and family.

Comment posted by: Dori Beynon
Fri 11th Feb 2011 10:25 am

Sending sympathy, love, hugs and lots of prayers to get your through this difficult time. If there is anything I can do for you cuz, please do not hesitate to call upon me and I will do whatever I can.

Comment posted by: Jennifer Geiszler
Wed 09th Feb 2011 09:20 pm

We are sorry to hear that Darwin passed away. My husband was a lifetime friend of his, and he will always remember the good times when he played in the band at the Canteen, and Eagle Lodge. The lord took him to a better place, but he will be greatly missed

Comment posted by: Jennifer Geiszler
Wed 09th Feb 2011 09:13 pm

We are sorry to hear about Darwin's passing.

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