Darlene F. Wells

About Darlene

Darlene Wells, age 89, of Park Rapids, passed away on October 25, 2024. Darlene was born January 12, 1935 to Albert and Emelie (Froh) Schrupp in Howard Lake, MN. She was Baptized at St. James Lutheran in Howard Lake February 2nd, 1935, and Confirmed also at St. James Lutheran on March 21st, 1948. She attended St. James Lutheran school thru the 8th grade and then attended Howard Lake Public School graduating in 1952.

She was united in marriage to Roger Wells at St. James Lutheran, Howard Lake, April 2, 1955. Their first home was in Waseca, MN, where they were blessed with a daughter, Terri Lynn. In the early 60's they returned to Howard Lake.

Then, in 1964 the couple purchased Sunset Lodge on Potato Lake. They met wonderful people/guests during their ownership, many becoming life-long friends.

In 1967 Darlene began working as the church secretary at St. Johns Lutheran in Park Rapids and continued doing so until retiring in 1992....a job she dearly loved.

Darlene was an avid/excellent bridge player. And in the last 10 years, Terri and Darlene played hours and hours of Quiddler.

Darlene was deeply loved and will be missed by her daughter, Terri (Rick) Benham of Park Rapids, great niece, nephews, and their families and many friends.

Preceded in death by her husband Roger in 2013, her parents, her 3 sisters Ruth (Willard), Lorraine, Alice (Miles, also Roger's brother), a niece and a great nephew.

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Funeral Services for Darlene

November 1, 2024

St Johns Lutheran Church and ABC Preschool 803 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Cease Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. Interment will be held at the Howard Lake Cemetery in Howard Lake, MN on Monday November 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home