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Darlene Gwendolyn Whipple

June 15, 1940 — August 15, 2017

Darlene Gwendolyn Whipple, 77, of Clear Lake, WI and formerly of Red Wing, died on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Darlene was born on June 15, 1940, in Oronoco, to Seward J. and Luvina K. (Prokasky) Whipple. She graduated from Mazeppa High School in 1958. Darlene married Gerald R. Whipple on March 16, 1963, at Grace Lutheran Church in Oronoco, and the couple lived in the Red Wing/Goodhue area. Darlene worked at Braschler's Bakery, and later DBI until her retirement. In 2002, Jerry and Darlene moved north of Trego, WI and later moved to Clear Lake, WI. Darlene found great enjoyment in bowling, crocheting, knitting, and making family dinners. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Darlene is survived by her husband, Gerald of Clear Lake; daughter, Wendy Rusch of Cameron, WI; sons Brent (Sherrean) Whipple of Carson City, NV and Thad (Nancy) Whipple of Lakeville; grandchildren Catlan Whipple, Bryly Birkenmeier, Kyle Whipple, Alec Whipple, Andrew Whipple, and Sarah Whipple, and Gianna Johnson; great grandchildren Jack, Sawyer, Ivan and Hans; siblings Duane (Monarae) Whipple of Idaho and Monty Whipple of Texas; many nieces and nephews; and her dog, Snookers. She was preceded in death by her parents.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Darlene from noon until 2 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson Mahn Chapel. Burial to follow at Burnside Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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AUG 21. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home - Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum St,
Red Wing, MN 55066
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