Darlene Ruefer

Darlene Ruefer, age 85 of Baraboo, died of natural causes on Tuesday August 17, 2021.

Darlene was born on June 6th 1936 in El Paso, TX to parents Robert & Sybil Housewert.

Darlene is survived by her son, Cory (Meg) Ruefer, and grandchildren Ellie, Ben, Christian, Sophie and Ava of Baraboo WI; son, Guy (Lynn) Ruefer, and grandchildren Tyler, Jordan, Joey, Cole, and great grandchildren Skyler, Mason and Charlee of Grayslake IL; sister, Roberta (Bobby) Celebron, of Rockton, IL; and brother Michael (Carolyn) Housewert of Naples, FL .

She is preceded in death by her husband Leo Ruefer Jr; sons, Leo Ruefer III and Dennis; and daughter, Denise.

Darlene was first and foremost a devoted wife and mother. She married Leo in 1958 and the couple had three boys together.

She enjoyed artwork, painting, and drawing. She also loved the horses we raised for years. Her family and friends will always remember her as a person that would give anything and everything to others.

A mass of Christian burial is taking place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 25, 2021 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Sauk, WI. No public visitation is being held. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Cemetery in Winnebago, IL.