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Darlene was born on February 12, 1946 in Breda, Iowa the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Irlbeck) Mueggenberg. She attended St. Bernard Catholic High School, and graduated in 1964. She married LeRoy Brincks on July 16, 1966 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breda, Iowa. Together, they resided on the Brincks family farm, south of Denison, Iowa. She helped manage the family farm, shoe store, and local restaurants. Upon her retirement, they moved to Carroll, Iowa. Darlene enjoyed reading, bingo, traveling, and shopping. Most of all Darlene enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Darlene was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll.
Darlene and LeRoy were married for 51 years. Their marriage was blessed with four daughters.
She is survived by her husband LeRoy of Carroll; daughters: Deanna (Steven) Kaiser of Buffalo Grove, IL, Lisa (Gary) Cave of Ames, Laura Brincks of Ankeny, and Linda (Chris) Hardy of Kingwood, TX; six grandchildren: Benjamin Kaiser, Jacob Kaiser, Christian Cave, Catherine Cave, Katelyn Hardy, and Ava Hardy.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; Joe and Margaret Mueggenberg.
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