Darla Jean Kuester , Age 78


February 04, 1943 --October 19, 2021

Darla Jean (Cizik) Kuester, age 78 of Baraboo, WI, passed away on Monday October 19, 2021. She was born on February 4, 1943 in Milwaukee to parents Julius and Marjean (Brandle) Cizik.

Darla married Thomas Kuester June 3, 1965 in Withee, WI.

She worked as a schoolteacher and was a business owner her whole life. She and her husband Thomas bought the Farm Kitchen Restaurant in Baraboo, along with numerous restaurants and businesses in the state of Wisconsin.

Darla enjoyed going out to eat and spend time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Kuester; in-laws, Elmer and Ursula "Lee" Kuester; and sister-in-law, Becky LaBonte.

Darla is survived by her children, Tom (Colleen) Kuester, Tama (Todd) Reigard, Jodi Kuester; grandchildren, Benny, Tommy, Tristyn, Evan, Ash; her brother, Bruce Cizik; nephews, Matt Cizik, Todd Cizik, and Keith Cizik; great nephew, Landon Cizik; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat (Gordy) Rolland, Clarice (Rich) Novell, Rick (LuAnn) Kuester, and Jay LaBonte.

A memorial service is being held on Saturday October 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home in Baraboo with Pastor Randy Zeman officiating. A visitation is taking place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home Saturday. A burial is being planned for a later date in her hometown of Withee, WI.



Condolences

Scott Zirzow October 20, 2021

Friend Reedsburg , Wisconsin

Sorry to hear.

Kortnee Carroll October 20, 2021

Granddaughter Baraboo , Wisconsin

We will miss your smile! I am sure grandpa was excited to get you up to heaven with him!

Kim Klicko October 21, 2021

Friend Wisconsin Dells , Wisconsin

So sorry to hear this! My condolences to the family! I have so many fond memories of Darla and the Farm Kitchen! ❤️

Linda Halatek October 21, 2021

Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin

To the whole family I am sorry for your loss. I pray Jesus love and strength be enough to see you through. I loved Darla dearly as a friend and know she loved and served the Lord in and through her life. Please if you cannot look into the eyes of Darla today and say I will see you again someday in heaven. Make that decision come to know what she come to know. Jesus Christ as her Lord and savior. God bless you and your family

Dave and Jo Lane October 21, 2021

Friend Lone Rock , Wisconsin

So very sorry to read this. Big Tom has welcomed her in his arms. Never met a more loving, hard working lady. ..and such a great hugger. Will miss her!

Janene Mongillo October 21, 2021

Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin

Hugs to you all… you’re Mom was loved by lots of people. I’m so sorry…

Kathy Caflisch November 01, 2021

Friend Cross Plains , Wisconsin

I was sorry to hear about Darla’s passing. You have my sympathy.