Darlene Elsner

Darlene Elsner

November 25, 1938 - April 19, 2023

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Darlene Elsner, 84, Gackle, ND died Wednesday April 19, 2023 at her home in Gackle

Darlene was born November 25, 1938 at Gackle, ND, the daughter of William and Ottilia (Morlock) Bier. After the death of her parents, she was raised by Ludwig and Alvina Mayer. She attended school at Gackle and graduated from Gackle High School in 1956.

She and Lloyd Elsner were married December 25, 1959 at Valley City, ND. They made their home there where she worked for Bell Telephone. In 1970 they moved to Portland, OR where she worked as an Emergency Room Administrator for an area hospital. They moved to Gackle in 2004 for their retirement.

Darlene was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, ELCW, Homemakers Quilting and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd, Gackle, ND; 3 children, Dirk Elsner and Kevin Elsner, both of Wilton, ND; Renae Devaul, Richardton, ND, 2 grandchildren, Nichole Fleming and Jessica Elsner; 1 sister, Viona (Dan) Fiala, Scribner, NE; 1 step brother, John Mayer, Jamestown, ND.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

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Dave Elsner
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I am sorry for your loss our prayers are with you
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Marilyn Roaldson
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My sympathy to Darlene’s family. She was such a kind lady and I was happy to have known her.
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Lacey Worrel
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So sorry for your family's loss, she was such a nice lady!!
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Heather Klundt
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She most certainly be missed. Loved having conversations with her when we were in town. Sincere condolences to you all.
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LuElla Kleingartner
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I have lots of memories of Darlene. I graduated high school with her. And am also related to her. My maiden name was Morlock. Deepest sympathies to all of her family. LuElla Kleingartner
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Chris & Shannon Chambers
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Chris & Shannon Chambers has purchased Blooming Sympathy Garden for Darlene Elsner

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