Darlene M. Dettling
Darlene M. Dettling, age 87 of Plum City, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City with her family by her side.
Darlene was born on April 25, 1928 in Ruthven, IA. She was the daughter of Oliver and Edna (Myers) Lee. Darlene grew up in Ruthven and graduated from the Ruthven High School in 1945. After high school, Darlene worked at Wigdahl’s Hardware Store in Ruthven for several years before moving to the Twin Cities to work as an X-ray technician. Darlene married James Dettling on May 21, 1956 in Ruthven, IA. After marriage, they moved to Plum City where together, Darlene and James farmed and raised their family. In 1996 their son, Joe bought the farm and Darlene and James continued to live on and help out.
Darlene enjoyed sewing, traveling, gardening and baking. She was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church and PCCW. Darlene was the leader of the ladies group for the Pierce County Farm Bureau for many years. Most of all, Darlene loved spending time with family and friends.
Darlene is survived by her husband of 59 years, James, four children; Cindy (Scott) Truttmann of Hager City, Jim of Ellsworth, Steve (Dorene) of Welch, MN and Joe of Plum City, two grandchildren; Kyle and Alaina, one great grandson; Carson, one sister; Marie Robertson of Hampton, IA, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister; LauRene Olberding, three brothers; Leonard Lee, Laurence Lee and Eldon “Curly” Lee.
Memorial Mass will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 26, 2015 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Plum City. Fr. Paul G. Czerwonka will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Friday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.