Darlene was born June 4, 1933, in Fairmont, Minn., to Theodore and Maeta (Oltman) Carlson, one of two daughters. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. She attended Central Grade School and Fairmont High School, graduating in June of 1951. On June 20, 1952, Darlene and Eugene Rosenwinkel were united in marriage at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Three children were born to this union, Margo, Chanda and Jeffrey. During a brief time in the military for Eugene, they resided in Killeen, Texas. Then in 1955 to 1956 their home was Shakopee, Minn. and moving to Chaska in 1956 where they remained. Darlene held various vocations over the years and retired after 25 years working as a sales associate for Sears in Eden Prairie, Minn. Darlene and her family were active members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chaska. Her hobbies were keeping photo albums, sewing, embroidery, reading, walking and a constant challenge with the game of bridge. She especially loved playing the game 500 with her family. While residing at Auburn Manor the past 5 years, Darlene LOVED participating in all activities but especially the painting classes. Darlene is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene (2003); daughter, Margo Steffel; sister, Ardis Carlson; and parents, Maeta and Theodore Carlson. Survivors include her daughter, Chanda (Tom) Brown of Waconia; son, Jeffrey (Twyla) Rosenwinkel of Jacksonville, Fla.; 9 grandchildren, Emily Steffel, Anna (Josh) Streich, Dylan (Chelsey) Brown, Madeline Brown, Samuel and Kyra Rosenwinkel and Sarah (Derek) Helstrom, Katie and Sean Rosenow; five great-grandchildren, Andelyn and Vayda Streich, Zigmond Barbero, Jax and Jovie Brown; brothers-in-law, James Rosenwinkel and Edward Rosenwinkel, Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials are preferred to Auburn Manor, 501 Oak St. N., Chaska, MN 55318. Funeral arrangements are with Bertas Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Chaska. www.bertasfh.com

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