Darlene Troester

Darlene Troester, age 93, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at her home in Guttenberg. She was born on the island in Guttenberg on March 21, 1920, to Henry and Mary (Putzier) Geuder. Darlene received her education in Guttenberg but had to leave school at a young age to work. She later returned where she graduated from high school with ten other classmates. On April 16, 1941, she married Charles Leon Troester at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Garnavillo by Pastor Alexander Meyer. They were then blessed with two sons, Edward and Larry. Darlene worked on the farm alongside her husband in rural Osterdock for many years until moving to Guttenberg in 1976. Darlene was blessed with a green thumb which worked out good for her as she enjoyed working with her flowers and her garden. She was an avid sewer and loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Darlene is survived by her two sons, Edward (Donna Bodensteiner) Troester of Marion, IA, Larry (Lori) Troester of North Platte, NE; three grandchildren, Jason (Alicia) Troester, Jamie (Rusty) Bardell and Curt (Bobbi) Troester; six great grandchildren, Megan, Marisa and Avery Troester, Brandon and Addie Jo Bardell, Ariela Troester and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Roxanne; two sisters, Luise Heil and LaVonne Bahls; two brothers, Robert in infancy and Bill Madden.In Lieu of flowers and all styles of sympathy, memorials can be sent to benefit St. Paul Church in Guttenberg and they can be sent to 214 S. 1st St Guttenberg, IA 52052.Visitation: Wednesday 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. May 22, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Guttenberg, IowaFuneral Service: Wednesday 10:00 A.M. May 22, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Guttenberg, IowaInterment: Guttenberg City Cemetery Service Information A service summary is not available