Darwin Windloss, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Sanford Health Center in Fargo, ND. A memorial service will be held later this summer. Burial will be held in the Beaver Creek Cemetery.

Darwin “Stub” Windloss Jr. was born August 15, 1933 to H. Darwin and Hilda Windloss.  He was born on a farm in Beaver Creek Township, Steele County ND where he was still living until his recent illness and death at Sanford Hospital, Fargo ND.  He was 87 years old.  Darwin started working on his parents and neighboring farms at a young age.  All who met him knew that he had the heart of a farmer and farming was his life’s passion.   He attended a one room school house and later attended college for a few quarters in Wahpeton and NDSU studying diesel mechanics and agriculture.  In 1953 he was drafted into the Army.  Darwin spent 15 months in Korea with 11 of those months as a squad leader in the 7th Infantry Division.  Darwin returned home after he was discharged from the Army and returned to working on farms, saving all of his money including his army pay to purchase a quarter of land.  Eventually he farmed 2600 acres of his own and rented land.  He continued farming in some capacity up until his death.  Darwin’s life was filled with hard work and service.  He served many years for Beaver Creek Township, Finley Farmers Elevator, Beaver Creek Church and Cemetery and the Bjerke reunion.  He was a Life member of the Northwood VFW Post 2707, The Finley American Legion Post 13 and the Korean War Veterans Association.  He proudly served in multiple capacities and as an Honor Guard for Veterans funerals.  He was a member of a concertina club and an antique tractor club.  He learned to play the concertina at the young age of 70.  He always did what he set his mind to and often referred to himself as a stubborn Norwegian.  When he wasn’t farming he spent several winters working and skiing at resorts in Colorado and Europe.  On November 17, 1989 Darwin married Shirley Holm and they spent 23 years enjoying life on the farm, traveling and attending polka festivals with their friends.  Darwin shared his knowledge, time and love with all who knew him well.  His generous spirit will live on in the hearts of those he has touched and we miss him dearly.

Darwin is survived by his sister Marlys (Clair) Bergene, Sister in law Elizabeth “Liz” (Dale) Windloss, nephews Kent (Margo) Bergene, Dean (Wendy) Bergene, Randy (Lori) Windloss, Niece Amy (Kyle) Libby.  Step children Evie (Rick) Wenner, David (Diane) Holm, LuAnn Doeden. 5 great nieces, 4 great nephews. 4 step grandsons, 1 step grand daughter and 4 great grand children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley, bother Dale, sister Jean and bother in law Clair.