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Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother
(nee Pelzer)
Age 90, of St. Paul & Vadnais Heights; passed away on April 14, 2025.
Preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Tommy; and brothers, Sonny and Bud Pelzer.
Survived by her children, Jim, Mike (Sandy), Bob (Jacqui), Lisa (Bob), and Dan; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Jay Pelzer; sister, Patty Evgen; and many other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 24 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville Chapel), 2130 N Dale St at County Road B. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 1-3 PM Thursday 4/24. Following the service, a celebration of Darlene's life will be held at Jimmy's Food and Drink, 1132 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital.
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