Darlene J. Follett (nee Maurer) of Mercer, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Tomahawk.
Darlene was born on September 25, 1933 in Richfield to Franklin (Mildred) Maurer. She graduated from Hartford High School, class of 1952 and attended Carroll College. She was a member of 4H. She married Eugene "Gene" Follett on May 7, 1955. Darlene loved cats and enjoyed tending to house plants and her garden. She cherished time spent with her family and pets.
She is survived by her husband, Gene; children, Dawn Follett of West Bend, John (Sarah) Follett of West Bend, Mark (Barbara) of Mosinee; siblings, William (Mary) Maurer of Richfield, Doris (Tom) Lepien of Hartford; grandchildren, Amanda, Eric, Lucien, Gabby, Erin, and Stephen; great-grandchildren, Austin and Max. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and son, Karl.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 2:00 PM at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Drive, West Bend) with Rev. Gary Uttech presiding. The visitation will be held on Monday, April 22nd at the funeral home from 12:00 PM (noon) until the time of service. Interment will immediately follow at Washington County Memorial Park.