ege where she sang in the choir and majored in education. For 25 years she was a kindergarten teacher's aide at Ventura Elementary School.
Darlene was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura, Dorcas Society and sang in the church choir for many years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and playing games and cards. She enjoyed family gatherings and especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Darlene is survived by five daughters, Sherry (Steve) Brouwer of Aplington, IA, Brenda (Darwin) Avery of Ventura, IA, Carolyn (Scott) Wells of Gastonia, NC, Donna Tobin of Texas and Laurie Wright of Omaha, NE; two stepsons, Steve (Linda) Wells of Clear Lake, IA and Mickey (Charlotte) Wells of Solon, IA; eight grandchildren, Gretchen (Jon) Muller, Sarah (Brian) Town, Amanda Dougherty, Angie (Jamie) Avery-Bailey, Ashley (Brad) Upmeyer, Wade (Marinda) Wells, Ciara (fiancé, Joel) Wright, and Chanel Wright; two step-grandchildren, Josh (Jessica) Wells and Marc Wells; 13 great-grandchildren Kate, Meg and Jay Muller, Max, Anna and Olivia Town, Maddison, Emilie and Braden Dougherty, Ellery and Eason Upmeyer, Avanlei and Greyson Wells; two step-great grandchildren, Madeline and Amelia Wells; a brother, Larry (Sandy) Brager of LeClaire, IA; four sisters-in-law, Adelaide Brager, Althea Brager, LaVonne Brager and Mary (Bill) Blackburn; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; three brothers, Marvin, Kenneth and Ronald; a sister, Venita Statser; and a brother-in-law, Robert (Jeanette) Schwisow.
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