Derald was born in Jasper County, Iowa and was raised in rural Newton.  He graduated from Newton High School in 1949 and owned and operated the D-X Gas Station for many years.  He and his wife Darlene currently own the Newton Memorial Park Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife Darlene; 6 sisters, Hilma (Don) McKinney, Merita Dammeier and Arlene Boyer all of Newton, Marceda (Larry) Romick of Monroe, Roma Mosher of Ottumwa and Luella Bragg of Grinnell and 1 brother, Murry (Diane) Dammeier of Newton as-well-as several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncle and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Linda and a sister Vera Boles.

Visitation will be held 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at Overton Funeral Home where family will be present to greet friends 6:30-8:00 p.m.  Memorials may be given to the family in his name.