Darlene Eggiman, 77, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away February 19, 2026, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Darlene was the daughter of Dale and Delane (Lambert) Schaaf. She was born on October 11, 1948, in Watertown, SD where she lived until 1956 when her family moved to Sioux Falls, SD. where she met Daniel Eggiman. They were married in November 1965 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
They remained in the Sioux Falls area for much of their married life. They have one son, James Eggiman. Darlene worked in housekeeping and laundry at Sioux Falls Towel Supply, at Mom and Dad's Nursing Home as Laundry Supervisor, Avera McKennan Hospital and the Heart Hospital until her retirement in April 2017. Darlene also sold Avon door to door for many years. Darlene enjoyed crocheting, pool, Nascar racing and doing Sudoku (her puzzle books).
Grateful for having shared her life are her son James and his wife Kristy, grandsons Zack, his wife Kendal and Jessy and his wife Bridget both of Sioux Falls, SD. 11 great grand kids. Her brother Ken Schaaf and his wife Maxine of Sioux Falls, and her brother David Schaaf of Crooks, SD. Along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Darlene was preceded in death by her husband Dan, her parents, her brother Ed Schaaf and her sister-in-law Karla Schaaf.
Funeral services will take place at Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with family present for visitation one hour before.
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