Darrell O. Ehlers, 77, of rural LaMoille died Jan. 1, 2011, in his home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Restland Cemetery, Mendota, with the Rev. Kevin Weeks officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Mendota VFW Post 4079. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. Mr. Ehlers was born Nov. 1, 1933 in Mendota to Oswald and Lenora (Eich) Ehlers. He served with the U.S. Army and was a farmer. He operated his own trucking company. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clarion Township. He is survived by two nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Memorials may be directed to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of LaSalle Veterans Home.