Darlene Gloria Engelman, age 86 of Rosemount, MN passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. Darlene was born on May 27, 1939 in Maple Plain, MN to Edward and Eleanor Krueger. Darlene worked as a clerk for TCF Bank and other retail stores. She married Duane Engelman on April 11, 1959.

Darlene loved hosting all of the holiday celebrations. She worked endlessly, at the expense of sleep and comfort to create a perfect event. She was a great cook and we looked forward to her desserts. Darlene enjoyed working in her flower garden and watching the new blooms as they emerged every spring. She loved her riding lawnmower and the satisfaction of her freshly manicured lawn. More than anything, Darlene loved her family. Each addition brought her immeasurable joy.

Darlene is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Duane; parents, Edward and Eleanor; brothers, Edward, Stanford (Sandi) and Michael Krueger

Darlene, is survived by her sons, Doug (Carolyn) Engelman and Dean (Cheryl) Engelman and her daughter, Denise (Brent) Starnes; grandchildren: Jason (Christa) Starnes, Courtney (Drew) Hanson, Anne, Alex (Kyle) Monjeau, Leah (Randall) Porter, Melissa (Ben) Coleman and Grace (Alejandro) Gonzalez; great-grandchildren Olivia, Brayden, Quinton, Connor, Gavin, Kasey, Wesley, and Cameron; brother, Donald (Judy) Krueger; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 am Friday June 5, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 151 Co. Rd. 42 E, Burnsville, MN. with a visitation starting at 10 AM at church. Interment: Mount Olive East Cemetery, Delano, MN.

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