He was born September 24, 1946 in Fremont, NE. to Ray and Helen (Scheinost) Pearson. He was raised on a farm in Rural Dodge County, graduated valedictorian of his class in Fremont in 1964, and graduated with a degree as a mechanical engineer from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1968.
He is survived by brothers Ron (Donna Chappelear) Pearson, Gene (Judy) Pearson, brother-in-law David Maas, 6 nieces and nephews and 14 great nieces and nephews.
Darryl was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kathleen Maas and sister-in-law Mary 'Chris' Pearson.
A celebration of Darryl's life will be 2pm Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel (live stream of the service can be found at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com).
Burial was in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Condolences(18)
Doris Anderson
Omaha, NE Thursday, September 17, 2020 A brilliant young guy lost to us all too soon--rest in peace.Mark A Keeler
Arlington, NE Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.Bill Pugsley
Lincoln, NE Thursday, April 23, 2020 Sorry to the family. He was one of a kind. So smart and had a great sense of humor.Rick Rohrs
Lincoln, NE Thursday, April 16, 2020 Gene, I am sorry about losing your brother Darryl. As you probably remember, Darryl was a good friend of my brother Ron. We lost Ron to dementia 6 1/2 years ago. Otherwise, I hope all is well with you.VIRGINIA DUNN
GOOSE CREEK, SC Friday, April 10, 2020 My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I didn't know Darryl very well. But knew he was one of the smartest kids in our class. Virginia Bader DunnPam Garton
Beatrice, NE Monday, April 6, 2020 Much sympathy to all of Darryl's family. Just want to express what a pleasure it was to know Darryl over the years and be involved in his care. He was very loved.Larry and Bev Goldsberry
Fremont, NE Friday, April 3, 2020 Sorry about the loss of your brother. Gene and Ron and families.Ron and Dorothy Clayton
Fremont, NE Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Ron and family, our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you all.Ellen Mohling
Beatrice, NE Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Sorry for your loss. I took care of Darryl for many years.Terry & Judy Vanshur
Dunnellon, FL Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Ron and GeneSo sorry for your loss!
gayla claassen
Beatrice, NE Wednesday, April 1, 2020 So sorry for your loss. RIP Darryl.Charlet Nichols
Beatrice, NE Tuesday, March 31, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. I used to work at BSDC in the housekeeping for years plus other departments as well. Darryl was awesome. My heart thoughts and prayers to all of you. He is flying with the Angel's now.Dorothy Skeens
Wymore, NE Tuesday, March 31, 2020 I have enjoyed your company during my 10 years that I have worked with you here at BSDC. You always had a way to get our attention and what your needs were. Every once in a while you'd "crack a smile" while also being in charge! May you always know that you were loved by so many, go rest high on that mountain Darryl and shine down on us here on earth.....SOAR HIGH!jim hart
, NE Tuesday, March 31, 2020 I knew Darryl since junior high. He had a brilliant mind and a great personality. He had such a bright future. The world lost a great man . My sympathy to his family for their loss.Bill Richardson
Temecula, CA Sunday, March 29, 2020 Darryl was not only the smartest, but the best in our class of '64. He was always quick to praise you for your accomplishments, whatever they might be. I remember his voice so well, always challenging the math teacher to correct one more formula. We missed you in 1968, now we truly miss you. May God bless your soul.Charlie lockhart
Fremont, NE Saturday, March 28, 2020 Sorry for your loss.Cheryl Mueller
FREMONT, NE Saturday, March 28, 2020 Peace to your family, it's been a long hard struggle for them as well as you, Darryl. Such a nice, sweet guy in school, now you may rest, healed.June Westphal
Fremont, NE Saturday, March 28, 2020 Ron and Gene, I am so sorry. Although I hadn't the pleasure of meeting Darrell, Steve talked about all the shenanigans those two pulled. They are now together again probably reeking havoc. RIP Darrell.