Darvin G. Gernes

Darvin G. Gernes Age 61 of Hastings, formerly of Winona passed away peacefully September 23 at Regina Senior Living, Hastings, MN.

Darvin was born in Winona June 8, 1961. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a carpenter. He attended Saint Martin's Lutheran school in Winona through grade school. Darvin moved to Arizona with his father and went to high school in Prescott, Arizona. He later moved back to Winona and started his own business where he remodeled homes. He was an expert in sheet rocking. He enjoyed, hunting, fishing, camping, and everything outdoors.

Preceded in death by parents; Ervin & Barbara Gernes; brothers, Terry Gile and Richard Gile; grandparents, Arnold Gernes, Helen Gernes, and Paul & Charolette Kapustik; uncle, Roland Gernes; aunts, Eileen (Emil) Fabian, Joyce Gernes, and Beverly Larson; cousins, David Gernes and Patsy Larson. Darvin is survived by his sisters, Charleen Gile and Vickie (Terry) Schmitt; cousins, Joan Fabian, Dale Fabian, and Lowell Fabian; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

A memorial service for Darvin will be held Tuesday, October 4 at 2 PM at Saint Mathew Lutheran Church in Saint Charles, MN with a visitation one hour prior. Immediately following the service, burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Saint Charles, MN.