Daryl Hankel

Daryl Ervin Hankel, 84, of Crosslake, MN, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Services will be 2pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at he the Assembly of God in Crosslake with the visitation starting one hour prior.

Daryl was born on November 16, 1938, in Oakes, ND. He was the son of Willard and Marie (Kilzer) Hankel. He attended grade school at Riverdale Country school and graduated high school from Oakes Public School in 1956. He was an active member of the 4H club. In high school, he played football.

Daryl grew up in the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Oakes. While Daryl was in high school, he met the love of his life Mary (Warner) Hankel. Daryl was united in marriage to Mary on December 1, 1957, in Oakes, ND. He raised his family in Maple Plain, MN working on a farm. In 1984, Daryl and Mary moved to Crosslake, MN. Daryl started his construction business, North Country Craftsman. Later, he became a tractor enthusiast. He loved to tinker in his shop with wood working and rebuilding tractors. Daryl loved his Lord and loved to worship.

Preceded in death were his parents; brother, Lyle Hankel; an infant sister; wife, Mary; and youngest daughter Jill. Daryl is survived by his children; Todd (Mary), Faith (Bryan) Swanson, Chris (Jenny) Hankel, Scott (Sara) Hankel; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Crosslake.