Darold Neperman

Darold Howard Neperman was born March 15, 1923, in Clements, MN, the son of Fred and Mathilda (Bittner) Neperman. The family moved to Lamberton when Darold was 2 years old and he graduated from Lamberton High School. Darold was confirmed at the Lamberton United Methodist Church on June 13, 1935, and has been a member since. He served as a Sergeant with the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946 and this is where he got his start in law enforcement. Darold was united in marriage to Norma Ann Dose on May 14, 1949, in Lamberton. He was a police officer for over 23 years, then went into the livestock business with Vernon Theis for 30 years and served as County Commissioner for Redwood County for 20 years, retiring in 2003. Darold was a 48 year member of the Lamberton American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, touring the state of Minnesota, and local politics. Darold Neperman died Sunday, February 21, 2010, at his home in Lamberton at the age of 86 years. He is survived by wife Norma; children- Pat and husband Bob Simonson of Sanborn, Terry and wife Mary Neperman of Lamberton, and Tom and wife Karen Neperman of Lamberton; grandchildren- Chris (Nikki) Neperman of Sanborn, Paul (Marisa) Simonson of Springfield, Andrea (Jeremy) Kronbach of Janesville, Megan (Kris) Imker of North Mankato, Amy Simonson of Shakopee, Shane Neperman of Marshall, Ashley Neperman of Lamberton, and Emily Neperman of Marshall; great-grandchildren- Madison and Noah Neperman, Ryan and Tyson Kronbach, Dylan Simonson, and Austin Imker; and special family friend Sue Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons- Howard and Steve; grandson Matthew Neperman, great-grandson Isaiah Kronbach; and sister Elverna Lyden.