Darlene Akerman

Darlene Muriel (Evavold) Akerman passed away May 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Darlene was born February 26, 1952 to Arthur and Sarah (Mekalson) Evavold.

She was baptized and confirmed at Grue Lutheran Church of rural Ashby. She had a strong faith her entire life. She was a sincere prayer warrior who lived out her faith and shared her love of God in many different ways.

Darlene attended grade school at District #285 and later attended high school in Battle Lake Public School.

She was employed at West Central Area on Agency, Minnesota/North Dakota Alzheimer’s Association, and First Lutheran Church of Battle Lake.

On November 17, 1973, Darlene married Richard Akerman, the love of her life. They resided on a rural farm near Ashby, MN and later moved to rural Dalton where they raised their children Heidi, Trevor, and Tyler.

Darlene was greatly blessed with a faithful husband, children, and grandchildren of whom she was very proud and loved dearly. She was active at Kvam Free Lutheran Church by teaching Sunday School, served on church council as Secretary and Treasurer, and led bible study groups.

She enjoyed music, gardening, camping, baking, and spending time with family. She loved nature and all of God’s creations. Her prayer would be that everyone comes to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Preceding her is death, parents Arthur and Sarah Evavold, parents-in-law Dale and Kathryn Akerman, brothers Donald (Joyce), Charles, Glenn, Virgil (Vicki) Evavold, sister LaVaye (LeWayne) Herness; brothers-in-law Daryl Akerman and David Larson; niece Jenny Akerman.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Richard: children, Heidi (Dave) Christensen and Trevor (Marta) Akerman, Tyler (Heather) Akerman; grandchildren, Derrick (Sierra) and Dillon Christensen, Sophie, Sage, Olivia, Hunter, Max, and Jaxon Akerman; siblings, Sylvia (Duane) Burau and Jerome (Mary) Evavold; in-laws Margaret and Joanne Evavold, Dianne Larson, David (Karol) and Teresa Akerman, Judy Peterson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are preferred to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or Gideons International.

Memorial Service: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Zion-Sarpsborg Free Lutheran Church, Dalton, MN, with visitation one-hour prior to the service at the church

Clergy: Reverend Mark Johnson

Interment: Kvam Free Lutheran Cemetery, rural Dalton

Funeral arrangements entrusted with the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Battle Lake.