Darlene Stusse

Darlene Stusse, 88, of Sioux City, passed away, Tuesday, June 29, 2021.  Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish St. Michael.  Visitation will be Friday, July 2, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Darlene was born the daughter of John and Amelia (Lechtenberg) Pierre on November 4, 1932 in Hawarden, Iowa.  She graduated from Kingsley High School.  Darlene married Robert Stusse on October 23, 1950 in Kingsley.  They enjoyed 50 years together.  Bob passed away July 17, 2000.

She worked as the medication manager for Goodwill Industries for 27 years.

Darlene enjoyed spending time with her 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.  Her life was centered around her strong faith which helped her get through her many struggles, including the polio epidemic of 1952.  She enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino with Bob and, after his death, found great joy in spending time with her family and her cat Tony. 

The family would like to thank Carrie Stusse, her oldest granddaughter, for her loving care and allowing Darlene to spend her last days at home.

Darlene is survived by her children, Rick (Joy) Stusse of Fairfax, Randy (Sheryl) Stusse of Sioux City, Ron (Julie) Stusse of Sioux City, Don (Kathy) Stusse of Sioux City, Albert (Janean) Stusse of Council Bluffs, Nick (Kelly Champlin) Stusse of Sioux City, and Lori (Rick) Moore of Sioux City; sister, Marcele Newman; and sister-in-law, Arlene Held.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; son in infancy, Rodney; brothers, Don and Ray; and great-grandson, Reece.