- Darlene S. Sommer, age 65 of Medina, passed away at home on Monday, February 6, 2012, due to the ravages of pancreatic cancer. Darlene was born in New London, WI on February 14, 1946 to Harvey and Thaleta(Radichel)Thiel. Darlene attended New London High School where one of her fondest memories was being on the prom court. On October 30, 1965, Darlene was united in marriage at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dale, to her husband of 46 years, Henry J. Sommer, Jr. Throughout her life, Darlene worked for various employers, and most enjoyed the years she spent working at Air Wisconsin at the Outagamie County Airport. Darlene was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Church in Greenville, and she enjoyed gardening, flowers, and scrap-booking.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Henry; two sons: Kevin (Kathy), Prescott, WI, and Timothy (Lori), Hortonville; four beloved grandchildren: Jesse, Mari, Grayson and Jensen; her mother Thaleta Thiel, New London, four brothers: David (Marie) Thiel, Hortonville; LeRoy (Sue) Thiel, Little Chute; Dennis Thiel, Fremont; and Duane (Jane) Thiel, Dale; a sister, Joanne (Tony) Jensen, Weyauwega; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Kester, Larsen; Lucille Marquardt, Appleton; Wilmar (Ginny) Sommer, Waupaca; Melvin (Elaine) Sommer, Neenah; and Orla (Steve) Tolleson, Alaska; numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Darlene was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Thiel; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Henry and Lorna Sommer; two brothers-in-law, Earl Kester and Clifford Marquardt, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Valeria and Clifford Oppor.
Christian funeral services will be Friday, February 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, N615 Meadowview Dr, Greenville. Rev. Paul Shackel and Reverend Nathan Reichle will officiate. Burial will be in Dale Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lewin Funeral Home, Fremont and on Friday, at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be preferred to Darlene's family. Funds will be directed in Darlene's name towards pancreatic cancer research.
Darlene's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of the ThedaCare at Home Hospice.
Lewin Funeral Home
210 Main St.
Fremont, WI 54940
(920)-446-2288
www.lewin
funeralhome.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on February 8, 2012
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1946 - 2012 (65 years)
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