Daryl Gene Cox, 91, was born Dec. 2, 1933, and died July 22, 2025.

Daryl was born prematurely on a farm in Alpha, Minnesota, the seventh of nine children. He grew up with three brothers around the same age and had hilarious adventures. Daryl loved to relive the crazy things they did as kids.

After serving in the U.S. Army following the Korean conflict, he became a refrigeration engineer, designing cooling systems for indoor ice arenas (although he never liked to skate). His work took him around the world. Daryl sold ice in Alaska and sand in Saudi Arabia. He built systems in Siberia, China and Australia.

He lived and raised his family in St. Anthony Park for over 40 years. In his later years, he enjoyed wintering in Mesa, Ariz. Daryl loved going for “breakfast with the guys” wherever he was.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Glennyce; son Darwin; brother-in-law Clifton Toenges; sister-in-law Colleen Politz; parents Leo and Mildred and eight brothers and sisters: Leona (Chuck) Anderson; Luella (Floyd) Johnson; Beverly (Donovan/AJ) Wyatt; Duane “Bud” (Janice) Cox; Marvin (Laurabell) Cox; Melvin (Marilyn) Cox; Marlene (Bob) Strampe and Keith Cox.

Daryl is survived by daughters Darlette (Dan) Luke; Danielle (Patrick) Steffen; three grandchildren, and two great-grandsons, as well as companion Jennifer Benson.

Funeral has been held. Memorials preferred to donor’s choice.