home. Boating and deer hunting, socializing with friends and spending time with family were also things Darrell enjoyed. Always ready to listen or tell a story, Darrell never met a stranger. Darrell is survived by his 3 children, Crystal (Henry) Harden of Rochester, Roger (Carolyn) Gritton of Buchannan ,Rick (Joanne) Gritton, of Rochester; brother, Leland (Karen) Gritton; sister-in-law, Gracie Gritton; grandchildren, Morgan and Chandler Harden, Taylor and Spencer Gritton; 4 step-grandchildren, Adrienne (Ed) Mesick, Jaclyn (Scott Meinert) Harden, Lacy (Doug) Schmitz, Audie Puck; step-great-grandchildren, Quinten and Kaleb Mesick, Hugh Schmitz, Spencer, Savannah and Finnley Meinert. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother, Norman.