Delwyn G. Saarinen, age 61, died at his home in Dilworth, MN, under the care of his wife, Cheryl, on Sunday, December 11, 2005.
Delwyn George Saarinen was born December 20, 1943, in the Chicago, Illinois area. As a child, he moved with his family to Osage, MN, where he grew up and received his education. Del served his country in the US Navy.
After his discharge from the Navy, he returned to Illinois. In 1975, he moved to Felton, MN, in 1981 to Glyndon, MN, and in 1984, to Dilworth, MN. On November 22, 1994, Del married Cheryl Gilchrist. They made their home in Dilworth. For many years, Del has worked as a cement finisher, for FM Asphalt, Camas, and Aggregate Industries.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, Dilworth; a son, Paul Saarinen, Big Sandy, TN; a daughter, Sherri Saarinen, also Big Sandy; three step-sons, Robert (Lynnette) Novak, Phil (Felicia) Novak, and Delroy (Angie) Novak, all Roseau, MN; his mother, Loraine Saarinen, Dent, MN; a sister, Janelle (Tom) Conners, Moorhead, MN; and ten grandchildren.
Visitation: Friday, 5 PM until 7 PM,
Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN.
Memorial Service: Saturday, December 17, 2005, at 1:30 PM,
Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN.