Darline Clara Laudenbach

Darline Clara Laudenbach obituary

Darline Clara Laudenbach

Darline Laudenbach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory - Grand Rapids on Jul. 30, 2025.
Darline Clara Laudenbach, age 87, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at her home. Darline was born in 1937 to William and Floteal Becker in Park Rapids, MN. The family moved around due to her father being a farmer before settling in the Grand Rapids area. She graduated from high school and was united into marriage to Robert Laudenbach on October 22, 1955 in Marble, MN and moved to Grand Rapids. They moved to their forever home in 1961 and together raised their children. Darline loved to play cards and have family over for meals. She enjoyed volunteering at the hospital, selling Avon, and fishing and gardening. She also painted, crocheted blankets and was an avid member of a bowling league. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sharon Brean; brothers, William Jr and Romas Becker; and grandson, Robert Laudenbach II. She is survived by her husband of almost 70 years, Bob; children, Debra (Tom) Bartell, Gail (Kenny) Welch, Mark Laudenbach, and Todd (Kriste) Laudenbach; sisters, Joyce Frings, and Bonnie (Dave) Schaffer; brothers, Valdy Becker, Gary (Debbie) Becker, and Randy Becker; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are with Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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