Darrell "Shorty" Clinton Burk

Darrell "Shorty" Clinton Burk, 81, died August 7, 2016 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings.

Darrell was born June 6, 1935 to Ronald and Helen (Kemnetz) Burk in Chatfield, Minnesota.

He attended school through the 8th grade in Chatfield.  On January 23, 1970 he married LaVonne (Kalstabakken) Coe in Plainview.

Darrell worked as a farmer for many years.  He loved raising and training horses and enjoyed participating in parades and horse pulling competitions. He was also active in wagon trains for Camp Courage.

Darrell is survived by his sister Roberta Manahan, of Chatfield, his 6 step-children: Rusty (Deb) Coe of Helena, Montana, Tamra (Steve) Robinson of Ely, Nevada, Catherine Peppenger (Todd Egnash) of Bozeman, Montana, Brian Coe of Helena, Tracey Fenske of Austin, and Jeff (Valerie) Coe of Rochester. Twenty-one grandchildren, and several great grandchildren also survive.

Darrell is preceded in death by his wife Lavonne in 2010, brother Robert, and his parents.

Visitation will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield.  A graveside Committal Service will follow at 1:15 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at  St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. Preston Paul officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family for a donation to Darrell's favorite charity.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.  507-867-4310. To share condolences with Darrell's family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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