Darlene P. Bauer age 82 of Durand, died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire surrounded by her family.

Darlene was born on November 15, 1932 in the Eau Galle area. She was the daughter of Earl and Olive (Weber) Snyder. Darlene grew up in the Durand area and went to school in Durand. Darlene married Bernard A. Bauer on April 12, 1950 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand. After marriage, they lived in Durand until 1954 when they moved to the farm in Lima, where she lived the rest her life. While on the farm, Darlene helped on the farm along with raising the family. Darlene was actively involved in the Pepin County Homemakers, 4-H and was instrumental in starting the Lima Polka Choir. In 1978, Darlene became a CNA for the Oak View Care Center in Durand, where she worked for 20 years before retiring in 1998.

Darlene enjoyed baking with her children and grandchildren and she also liked to garden. She liked playing the piano and dancing. Most of all, Darlene loved to spend time with family and friends.

Darlene is survived by her husband; Bernard, children; Steve (Georgia) of Durand, Rose (Gary) Sabelko of Mondovi, Mike (Marge) of Wichita, KS, Joe (Jan) of White Bear Lake, MN, Dan (Sandy) of Durand, Bob (Cheryl) of Nelson, Lily (Rick) Hanson of Bloomer and Bev (Roger) Sabelko of Mondovi, 33 grandchildren; 53 great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter; two brothers; Arnie Snyder of Wayzata, MN and Lyle Snyder of Durand, three sisters; Faye Johnson of Durand, Carol Hogen of Clintonville and Norita Colstrom of Durand, one sister-in-law; Olivia Snyder of Durand nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, two daughters in infancy, one granddaughter; Jenny Carr, one brother; Myron “Junior” Snyder and one sister; Delores Shaw.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand. Rev. Paul Bosco will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery-Lima rural Durand. Friends may call from 4-7 PM Tuesday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Darlene’s name to the Durand Ambulance Service.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family. 

Condolences

1. Patti Blount March 25, 2015, at 12:36pm

   Sorry to hear about the passing of Darlene. Sympathy to the family during this time.

2. Vickie Haglund March 25, 2015, at 9:47am

   Darlene was always like another grandparent to me. I even brought all of my children to meet her and Bernie. I send my love and prayers to all of the family.

3. Rosemary E Carlisle March 24, 2015, at 6:13pm

   My sympathy on the loss of your beloved. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
   I am sorry I cannot express my sympathy in person.l

4. Dave Weber March 24, 2015, at 4:34pm

   Sorry to hear of your loss.

5. Gary & Judi Bauer March 23, 2015, at 8:58pm

   Our sympathy to you Bernard and your family. We are out of town. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

6. Lawrence and Rita Gruber March 23, 2015, at 2:09pm

   So sorry for your loss. She will be remembered in our prayers.

7. Patty Bauer March 23, 2015, at 8:53am

   What a wonderful lady. She was a caregiver rather like Mother Theresa. When she was at the care center, she always brought peace. I have such fond memories. She and her family are in my prayers. Know she will be there to welcome all of us as we advance to heaven, with a big smile and out stretched hands. Is there coffee in heaven? If so we'll chat over coffee:)

8. John Judy Parr March 23, 2015, at 5:55am

   Our sympathy is with a great person prayers your family way

9. Bradley C. Shaw March 23, 2015, at 4:09am

   My deepest and heart felt consonance to all the family, brothers, sisters, children and all the many grandchildren. My deepest thoughts and prayers to all.

10. Elaine Bauer March 22, 2015, at 4:46pm

    So sorry to here about Darlene she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

View More Posts ( # )