COLFAX, N.D. (KFGO) – It’s been almost three years since Darrel Hendrickson passed away at the age of 83, but he was a generous man.

The retired Richland County farmer donated millions of dollars to the Richland 44 School District, his hometown, and his church. More than $4.5 million has been given to the Richland 44 school district. There are some guidelines but a most of the money will go to high school graduates for scholarships.

The City of Colfax will receive $100,000 and $200,000 is going to Hendrickson’s church, Our Saviors Lutheran. Half of that amount is designated to students of the church.

School Board President Nathan Berseth calls the gift “remarkable” and “amazing”:

The school board is in the process of creating a foundation that will handle the finances. The scholarship application process will be released later.

Richland 44 has about 20 senior students this school year.