Darlene Miller, 91, of Wellman passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at Parkview Manor in Wellman.
Darlene was born Feb. 7, 1930, in a farmhouse in rural Keota, the daughter of Melvin and Hazel (Huber) Lyle. She spent time in her early years in Colorado with her mom and dad due to his illness.
Darlene was united in marriage to George Miller on April 2, 1950, in Keota. They enjoyed 71 years of marriage and spent their entire married life in the Wellman area. Darlene helped her husband on the farm for many years before they started Miller’s Agri Service in Wellman. They enjoyed their many trips to Florida and Branson, Missouri, and she always looked forward to family get togethers, especially the 4th of July.
She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attending their many sports activities. She enjoyed watching Iowa Hawkeye men’s and women’s basketball games, loved bouquets of flowers, enjoyed pictures, and sending and receiving greeting cards.
Darlene is survived by her husband: George; two daughters: Barb (John) Kauffman of Wellman and Betty (Randy) Stumpf of Joetown; five grandchildren: Kim Stumpf, Tonia (Steve) Johnston, Brandon (Bernadette) Kauffman, Brent (Kelly) Kauffman, and Angie (Carl) Poulsen; nine great-grandchildren: Cailee, Dakotah and Ashlin Stumpf (Bryce Sieren), Avery and Brayden Johnston, Brady and Camden Kauffman, and Harper and Leo Poulsen.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established for Wellman Volunteer Ambulance.
Messages may be sent to the family at www.powellfuneralhomes.com
Powell Funeral Home is caring for Darlene and her family
