Nov 17, 1942 — Nov 8, 2026
Mound City, Kansas

Darrel Lynn Nation, age 83, Mound City, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1942, in rural Pleasanton, Kansas, the son of Myrl and Ladeen Hill Nation. He attended the Linnville School house through 8th grade and graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1960. Darrel was united in marriage to Marjorie Randall on November 26, 1963. He was an Air Force Reserve Veteran. Darrel was a life-long farmer. In addition to farming, he and wife Marjorie purchased Randall Hardware in 1986, operating it until retiring in 2012. Pastimes that he enjoyed were hunting, listening to country music, dancing, including square dancing for a time, traveling, genealogy, and gun collecting in his later years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Darrel is survived by his wife, Marjorie; children, Tamala Snyder and husband Darren, Teresa Thompson and husband Mike, Earl Nation and wife Jacque, and Myrl Nation and wife Jill; fourteen grandchildren, Sidney Snyder Kiser (Cody), Bryce Nation (Kaitlyn), Garrett Thompson (Jocee), Dayton Snyder, Aubrey Nation, Lane Thompson, Kaden Nation (Bre), Emilie Nation, Hallie Snyder, Austin Nation, Marlee Thompson McGinnis (Dalton), Braeden Nation, Kenzley Nation, Adalyn Nation; and six great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

Funeral service will be 10 am Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, November 12, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.