Darlene F. Kuester

   Darlene F. Kuester, 83, of Sioux City, IA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Bickford of Sioux City.

   Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel (3220 Stone Park Blvd) in Sioux City with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

   Darlene Faye, the daughter of Orie and Dena (Wheelhouse) Cakebread was born November 8, 1936 in Lennox, SD.  Darlene grew up in Sioux City and attended Sioux City Schools.  She graduated from East High in June of 1955.

   On June 10, 1955, Darlene was united in marriage to Arthur “Art” G. Kuester in Sioux City and this union was blessed with four children.  The family made their home in Sioux City.  Darlene drove school bus for Sioux City Schools for ten years.

   Church was a very important part of Darlene’s life.  She was a Sunday school teacher, active in Bible studies, a member of the Altar Guild and Quilting Bees.  She was a very crafty person who enjoyed knitting, quilting, cross stitching, crocheting and sewing.   Darlene was a very active homemaker and was a good cook.  In addition, she enjoyed going for walks and reading.  For many years, Darlene and Art wintered at their condo in Texas and went on annual fishing trips in June to Canada.

   Darlene is survived by her husband Arthur “Art” Kuester of Sioux City; four children: Loren (LeAnn) Kuester of Sioux City, Cindy (Richard Brynjulson) Hahn of Le Mars, IA, Paula (Eldon) Peterson of Sioux City and Brian (Gail) Kuester of Sioux City; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three brothers: Walter (Mary) Cakebread of South Sioux City, NE, Sander Cakebread of Silverton, OR and Orville (Nancy) Cakebread of South Sioux City, NE; and two sisters: Ruth (Jerry) Clancy of Dallas, TX and Norma Montanez.

   She was preceded in death by her parents.