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1935
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2021
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Darlene Arp Obituary
Darlene Jean Arp
January 7, 1935-October 9, 2021
Darlene Jean Arp, 86, of Davenport, IA passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, in Walcott Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Walcott American Legion. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Darlene was born January 7, 1935 to Josef and Elsie (Stein) Pietzonka. On September 5, 1954 she was united in marriage to Leslie E. Arp. They enjoyed 35 years of marriage until his passing in 1990. Darlene worked in food service for the Davenport school district for 25 years, volunteered at CASI, and St. Matthew Lutheran Church after retirement.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Kim Arp; daughters, Josie (Tim) Wallace and Trudy (Paul) Starr; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and her sister, Joann Kay.
She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband; and her children, Beverly and Brian.
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