Darlene Dora Koob

Darlene Dora (Theisen) Koob, 89, of Red Wing, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born to Harold and Laura (Roycraft) Theisen in Cadott, Wisconsin on May 17, 1936. Darlene grew up on a dairy farm and was the oldest of 6 daughters. She graduated from Cadott High School. Darlene married Dale Schultz in 1955, they moved to Red Wing in 1965 and later divorced. She had four children, Julie, Randall, Rhonda, and Lisa. Darlene worked for Paul Lawrence Construction and Realty for 45 years. In the late 90’s, she moved to Zumbrota with her partner, Cork Falk, who passed away in January of 2023. She then returned to Red Wing to be closer to family. Darlene was a civic leader and was involved in many organizations. She served as the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce President, was a member of United Lutheran Church Council, Red Wing Kiwanis Club, and served on the Red Wing City Planning Commission. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining, playing cards, traveling, flowers, and spending time with her family.

Darlene is survived by her daughter, Julie Gibson; son, Randall (Jodie) Schultz; 8 Grandchildren and their families including 10 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Joann Jacobson; brother-in-law, Virgil Green; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Rhonda Schultz and Lisa (Brian) Linder; sisters, Marion (Bill) Naron, Kathryn Wolfe, Betty Green, and Pat (John) Rutten; and her partner, Cork Falk.

A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing. A visitation will be held one hour prior. There will be a reception after the service. A service will take place at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are preferred to Moments Hospice.