Darrell "Boone" Wadena, age 64, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Friday, May 31, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Darrell Kenneth Wadena was born in White Earth, MN, on August 1, 1954, the son of Bernard Clark Sr. and Avonelle Wadena.  He spent his early years in Minneapolis and as a teen, his family moved back to the area.  Over the years, Boone worked seasonal jobs and lived off the land by harvesting maple syrup, leeching and ricing.  All traditions of his Native American heritage he enjoyed and was able to pass down to his children and grandchildren.  Boone also took on the role of a boxing coach and was a chemical dependency councilor.  He was currently living in Naytahwaush, enjoying time with his family.

Boone was an outgoing individual who loved a good time and didn't think twice about dropping the F bomb.  He was straight forward and let you know where you stood but he also had a great sense of humor.  Boone enjoyed playing poker and was always joking around, or as his family liked to say "terrorizing", and making people laugh.  He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Darrell is survived by his lifelong companion of 40+ years, Kelly Stangle of Naytahwaush; six sons: Mike Smith of St. Paul, MN, Darrell Reyes of Waubun, MN, Daniel (Linda Jacobson) Wadena, Kasey Wadena, Charlie (Marion Tibbetts) Wadena, and LeRoy (Teshena Libby) Wadena, all of Naytahwaush; five daughters: Amy (Mike) Fairbanks of Waubun, Josie (Robert Anderson) Reyes, of Naytahwaush, Debra (Leonard Brooks) Reyes of Williston, ND, Kathryn (Mike Chilton) Wadena also of Naytahwaush, and Tiffany (Justin) Camp of Fertile, MN; 31 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five brothers: Bernard Clark Jr, John (Michelle Brown) Sargent Sr., Chris (Stormy Littlewolf) Clark, Brian Clark and Jody Clark; four sisters: Kathy (Nick Goodwin) Wadena, Cheryl (Bill French) Sargent, Jamie Sargent and Melissa (Roy Bjorge) Clark; along with many extended friends and family.  He was preceded in death by parents; brother, Brian Sargent; sisters: Janelle Sargent, Lois Brown, and Melanie Sargent; grandsons, Jarelle Bigbear and Antonio Reyes.

Graveside Services were held Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Samuel Memorial Episcopal Cemetery in Naytahwaush, MN.