A Funeral Mass for Darold Ermer, age 76, of O'Neill will be 11:00 am Thursday, October 17, 2019 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill.  Fr. Bernard Starman will officiate.

Burial will follow at 1:30 pm in the Chambers Cemetery in Chambers, Nebraska.

Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7 pm Scripture Service.

Darold passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill.

Memorials can be directed to the family for future designation.  Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill is in charge of arrangements.

Darold William Ermer was born on April 1, 1943 to William Ermer and Helen (Calhoun) Ermer in Holt County Nebraska.

He attended the Ermer School District 212 and graduated from O'Neill High School in 1961.  He went to college for two years then returned to the ranch.

Darold married Kathleen (Weier) Ermer on August 22, 1964.  They were blessed with a daughter Linda Kay on February 8, 1966.

He loved working with his cattle, fixing fence, putting up hay, and working with his friends and neighbors.  Darold also really enjoyed his grandchildren and cheering on the Chambers sports teams.

Darold is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathie Ermer of O'Neill; his daughter, Linda (Steve) Rasmussen of Chambers; three grandchildren, Corbin Michael Rasmussen, Dylan William Rasmussen, Faith Cathryn Rasmussen; one sister, Marlene (Ron) Haake of Chambers; one brother, Eugene Ermer of Battle Creek, Michigan; many nieces, nephews, good friends, and neighbors.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Ermer; one sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Jay Johnson.