Darren Scott Ginther, 38, of Roseville, Minnesota, died June 16, , two days after suffering a massive heart attack. In his honor, go hang out with some friends. Bring a beverage and a coozie. Darren was born January 23, , to Carsten and Sue Ginther. He was the youngest of 3 brothers, and grew up in Crystal, Minnesota, playing baseball and football, weight-lifting, golfing, playing tennis, and bowling.
Sports were an important part of who Darren was. His father died of a heart attack when Darren was Darren was dedicated to supporting her with anything she needed. He also had mentors throughout his teenage and young-adult life who helped to shape the person he became.
Darren graduated from Armstrong High School and went on to Valparaiso and Augsburg universitiesโplaying baseball for both. He met Michelle Wiens at Augsburg, and they were married September 11, , surrounded by family and friends, beneath an oak tree on a beautiful, sunny fall day in Rochester, Minnesota.
He was her steady rock and constant support. They welcomed their son Carsten on March 29, , and daughter Lucy on April 2, Darren brought fun to the family and everywhere he went. He was the social guy, the plan-maker, the one-line dropper, and the jokester. He had quick humor, loved a good Craigslist deal, and never stopped searching for real estate or a new car.
He also loved spending as much time as possible at the cabin with family and friendsโfishing in all seasons, boating, manning the grill, and sitting by the fire at night to capture all of the treasures of social life. Carsten and Lucy adore their dad. He and Carsten connected through sportsโfootball, baseball, fishing, and time on the trampoline.
