Darrell was raised in South central Nebraska. Darrell met his wife, Janet, while in high school, and they married shortly after he joined the U. S. Air Force, where he served for four years. They moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1971, and Darrell sought employment as a carpenter. After working three years for other contractors, they started their own remodeling and carpentry business, The Carpenter Company, in 1974. It has been active until December of 2003.

Darrell and Janet have three grown children and nine grandchildren. Their two daughters, sons-in-law and five grandchildren attend Grace Covenant Church. Their son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren reside in Springerville, AZ. Darrell is a 1984 graduate of Redeemer Theological Seminary. He was an Elder at the Church of the Redeemer of Mesa for 2 years. He Pastored the Church of the Redeemer, Chandler Heights for 3 years. He was an Elder at Cornerstone Bible Church of Mesa for 5 years. He has been an Elder at Grace Covenant Church since 1993 and is now an Associate Pastor. Darrell has his NANC Certification Level II in Biblical Counseling (Nouthetic) He and his wife Janet head up the Counseling, Discipleship & Training Center at Grace Covenant Church. He is also the church administrator.