Daren Klegstad
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On January 5, 2017 @ 11:37 am In 2017,Obituaries | 53 Comments
At the young age of 43, Daren Lee Klegstad unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at his home in Jordan, MN.
A time of gathering will be held on Monday, January 9, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and one hour prior to the mass at church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, January 10 at 11 am, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 210 North Broadway Street, Jordan. Father Timothy Yanta will preside, with Daren’s three nephews, Jacob Klegstad, Justin Klegstad and Trevor Wolf, as urn bearers. Daren will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill Cemetery, Jordan. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Daren’s memory by the family.
Gerald and Lucy (Kostrzewski) Klegstad proudly announced on January 16, 1973, the birth of their fifth child Daren Lee, gracing this world in Minneapolis, MN. The baby of the family, he truly enjoyed growing up in Shakopee with his brothers, Dean and Douglas, and sisters, Roxanne and Lisa. Daren found the most enjoyment being outdoors. It did not matter what he was doing. Daren treasured the family fishing trips to Canada and became quite an avid deer hunter. While he treasured his siblings, it was a life-long friendship with the neighbor boy, Curt Downs, that he relished the most.
Graduating from Shakopee High School in 1991, Daren attended Hennepin Technical College to explore auto mechanics. This interest drew Daren to car racing at Elko Speedway for several years. When he wasn’t working on cars, Daren could be found working side by side at the family business, Quality Green. Over the years, his father showed him how to run a successful business, and in 2005 Daren bought Fertimix in Jordan, a custom fertilizer and deicing manufacturer.
Through mutual friends, Daren was introduced to Anne Kanning. They started dating and on October 17, 1998, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Shakopee, MN, Daren and Anne were married. They became the proud parents to three beautiful daughters, Hope, Natalia and Juliet. Daren was the happiest doing anything with his girls, especially outdoors. As a family, they enjoyed traveling, fishing, spending time at his parents’ house in Karlstad, MN and visiting family and friends. From 2007-2008, Daren and Anne were host parents to a German exchange student, Anna-Lena. The family became very close with her, and Daren considered Anna-Lena his fourth daughter. During Anna’s stay, the family traveled to Florida, Arizona, and Georgia.
Daren loved adventures and anything at high speeds. Inspired by his dad, he earned his multi-engine commercial pilot’s license, and also enjoyed flying ultra-light planes together with his father. Daren was associated with Sky Dive Twin Cities for many years. He loved taking people on sky diving excursions and he also enjoyed the thrill of the jump. Daren appreciated the high speed of a snowmobile with his brothers and friends.
In his earlier years Daren enjoyed wood working. He loved volunteering at his daughters’ school, St John the Baptist Catholic School and cooking meals at The Retreat in Wayzata.
Left to continue Daren’s legacy of generosity, kindness and big-hearted spirit are Anne and their daughters, Hope, Natalia, and Juliet; parents, Gerald and Lucy Klegstad; siblings, Roxanne DuBois, Dean (Mary) Klegstad, Douglas (Eugenia) Klegstad, Lisa (Brian) Wolf; nieces and nephews; Heather, Sarah and Gabrielle, Hannah, Jacob, Emma, Taylor, Justin, Alycia, Alexandra, Trevor, Jennifer; many loving relatives and devoted friends; other loving relatives and devoted friends
Preceded in death and there to welcome Daren home are his grandparents.
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Hi my name is Natalia Klegstad (his daughter) I know it has been a few years but I thank you for your prayers.
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hi my name is Natalia Klegstad (his daughter) I know it has been a few years but I thank you for your prayers.
So sorry!
Hi my name is Natalia Klegstad (his daughter) I know it has been a few years but I thank you for your prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends. Daren and I went to school together he was a good friend and will be missed.
Hi my name is Natalia Klegstad (his daughter) I know it has been a few years but I thank you for your prayers.
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you
Heaven has gained another angel. May memories comfort you and always keep you close and may your Faith carry you through this extremely difficult time. May you hold each other close and lean on one another for strength. GodSpeed Daren.
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We are so very sorry for your loss of Daren. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathies to Anne, their children, and families. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. Rest In Peace Daren.
I am so sorry for your loss. This is truly a tragedy.
We were so sad to hear of Daren’s passing. He was a such a kind, friendly and humble person and his great smile and fun personality will be missed by all those who knew him. It was evident that he loved both the Lord and his family very, very much. May you now rest in the peace of Christ forever Daren!
I am so sorry for your loss of Daren. Daren and I went to school together 7th through 12th grade. He was always a great guy, laughing, joking and making everyone smile. His personality was like none other. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends, Daren will be missed and always remembered.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of Daren’s family and friends. Rest in Peace Daren!!
Although I haven’t seen Daren in ages, he was a close friend back in “the day.” I have so many great memories of hanging out with him. I’ll be praying for his entire family, his friends, and his daughters as they grieve a life gone too young. Daren’s soul is now at peace in heaven with no more pain, no more struggle. Praying for God’s comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Daren’s family, especially to his sweet daughters. May your memories of good times together ease your grief. We know your close family ties will be an infinite source of support.
God bless you, Daren.
My condolences on Daren’s passing. Friends and family will always remember his spirit and his life.
My prayers go out to his family and especially his 3 precious daughters! I pray that the cherished memories bring you all comfort in this difficult time. Know that Daren will be watching over all of you from heaven and will be with you each day, in your heart and from above!
prayers out to all your family I remember when we deer hunt on your fathers land was great memories
So very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
Gerald & Lucy I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Daren’s family at this difficult time. May you fine peace in all your wonderful memories.
It is with a very heavy heart I write these words. The Klegstads were our only neighbors back in 1975 in rural Shakopee at the time. Our famlies soon became good friends. Daren was always so smiley and cute. He even spent some time at our house till Lucy got home from work sometimes. We will miss him, but always have him in our hearts. RIP dear boy. Condolances to all of the family.
I am sorry to hear of Daren’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to his family. He was always so much fun to be around in high school. His quick wit made other smile and laugh. Rest in Peace.
We are saddened by Daren’s passing. He truly lived life to the fullest! Sending our love and prayers to his family! Hugs to all!
I am so sorry for your loss of Daren. Although I have not seen him in quiet some time, He was a great guy. Daren and I went to school together. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends, Daren will be missed.
I’m sorry to hear about this, Anne and the kids I’m here for you
Daren was my classmate in junior high/high school and was one of the friendliest, respectful and nicest guys. I am so sad to hear of his passing and my condolences go to Anne, their daughters and family. May your memories of special times together bring comfort in the days ahead.
Deepest condolences on the loss of Daren. I also was a classmate of Daren and fondly recall the energy and humor he brought to everything. Praying for his entire family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of the suden passing of Daren and the loss to his family and epecially his wonderful daughters……remembering all the good times that Daren gave to his family and friends will no doubt get everyone through the coming days and years ahead. Our sympathy and prayers to the family at this time.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the entire family.
My condolences to the entire family. I have many fond memories of Daren and spending alot of time at his house growing up during school years. Lots of memories from the racetrack and throughout life that i will treasure forever..gone to soon..may you rest easy..GodSpeed my friend
We were very heart broken to hear that Daren had passed away. He was our God Child. Our last dance was on his parents 50th anniversary. Our prayers are with his family. We will have Mass for Daren at St. Peter & Pauls Catholic church in Warren, MN.
Evelyn & Irvin Mager
Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how deeply sorry I was to hear of Daren’s passing. May you and the girls find comfort in the many memories you have shared.
Our deepest sympathy to Jerry, Lucy and family in this time of grief. Prayers and blessings. John and Denise (Kostrzewski) family.
My condolences. I’m so sorry to hear this.
Daren was a fun type A individual. I’m blessed to have known him. Prayers for Anne and the girls.
RIP Daren.
Bob and I were shocked to hear of Daren’s passing. We will keep the family in our prayers. Daren will be missed by us all. May the Lord be your strength and peace at this trying time.
We are so sorry for the loss of Daren. Heaven has gained an Angel. We raced with Daren “Klunker” in the early 90s. I saw Daren a few years ago after 20+ years, he spoke as if we were next door neighbors. A great man and friend to all who had the pleasure to know him. Thoughts and prayers. God speed Daren
Thinking of you all during this complicated and difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of Daren’s passing. I knew him in highschool and remember him fondly, reconnecting here and there since then. May you find moments of peace, love and healing in his memory.
Thinking of all who Daren’s life touched and sending our deepest sympathy to all at this difficult time. Sincerely, Cherie and Dave Oldenburg
So sorry and sad to learn about the sudden passing of Daren. He was a classmate of both my husband and myself…. lots of good memories of Daren back in the day…. Gone to soon. Sending all of Daren’s family and friends hugs, thoughts and prayer’s during this difficult time.
sincerely ,
Heather and Chris Strehlow and family
My heart, as is the entire community of The Retreat staff and friends, is heavy with the sudden passing of Daren.
His sharing a laugh, his willingness to help in the kitchen of The Retreat will be greatly missed. He was a joy to have around us as he volunteered with us in the most recent weeks.
His presence will be missed immensely!
Prayers go out to the family from all of us at The Retreat!
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Bill & Bonnie Sharp, Maricopa, AZ.
DEAR DEAN & DOUG AND LISA,
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ON THE DEATH OF YOUR BROTHER DAREN. WE HAD ONLY MET DAREN ONE TIME, BUT IT WAS FOR ALMOST TWO HOURS AT THE DINNER TABLE AT ST. JOHN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT A FEW YEARS AGO. WE ARE HAPPY THAT WE HAD THAT OPPORTUNITY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
My thoughts and prayers are with Daren’s family. I have known Daren for many years through his fertilizer business and am saddened by his sudden passing. He will be missed by many of us in the green industry.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and daughters. I went to school with Daren from elementary school to high school.
As god has gained another wonderful soul , I’m hear left to celebrate the memories that I have our time spent as great friends throughout our high school years and there after ! You’ve Made me proud to say we were friends and your wife / kids must be the luckiest ones to have been blessed with your time on earth . We will meet again someday my friend !!! Prayers to the whole family .
I am so sorry to hear abut Darren’s passing! I just saw the obituary today or I would have offered my condolences much sooner. It is a tremendous loss! My thoughts are with you.
Sandy Morris
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I am so sorry to hear about Daren’s passing. He and I went to school together, elementary through high school. My thoughts are with his children and family- may memories comfort you in your time of grief.