Darrel Frerichs

Darrel Lee Frerichs, 78, of Allen, NE, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Arbor Care Center in Madison, NE. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Allen United Methodist Church in Allen, NE; Pastor Debra Tompsett-Welch and Pastor Carol Jean Stapleton will be officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Eastview Cemetery near Allen. Lunch will follow the service at the Allen Fire Hall. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Darrel was born on December 28, 1946, in Sioux City, IA, the son of Irvin “Carl” and Ella “Betty” (Kovarna) Frerichs. He grew up near Allen, graduating from High School in 1966. Following graduation, Darrel enlisted in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany before serving in Vietnam with the 60th Land Clearing Company, the “Land Eaters”. While in Vietnam he was injured and won the Purple Heart. After returning home, Darrel farmed with his brothers, John and Robert. The family farmed, raised hogs, and ran a dairy farm. Darrel enjoyed driving the countryside, and visiting with the guys at the elevator.

Darrel is survived by a sister, Mary Ann Frerichs of Allen, NE; brother, Robert (Nancy) Frerichs of Allen, NE; nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.

Darrel is preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Frerichs; sister-in-law, Mairlyn Frerichs; and a sister, Carlene Frerichs.