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Darlene Ann Egtvedt

Sep 14, 1935 – Nov 27, 2023

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Her funeral service will be held in Trinity Lutheran Church, 7900 Nicholson Rd., Caledonia on Saturday, December 2nd, at 1:00 p.m., with her son Rev. Richard Egtvedt, Col. USAF(retired) officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service, Burial will follow in Country Haven Cemetery.

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Darlene Ann Egtvedt, 88, passed away on November 26, 2023, on Christ the King Sunday, at Mon Health

Medical Center. Born September 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Seitsa “John” and

Blanche (Hrouda) Dykstra. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Burnel Egtvedt; three brothers, John Donald “Don” Dykstra, Lowell Dykstra, and Marlene “Mike” Dykstra.

Darlene loved horses.  She met one of her oldest friends, because a father and his daughter were riding horses down the road by her family farm.  This love for horses and friendship only grew as the father made room for the two of them to ride.  She eventually taught horseback riding and helped teach a daughter of Roy Rogers, how to ride.  Even through these later years, she loved seeing horses and was always excited to do so. 

She met the Love of her life while attending a “hard times” party at Tabor Hall (the local Grange Hall) in Caledonia, WI.  Robert Egtvedt was coming down the steps to the lower level, when she was returning up to the dance floor.  An experience which was always described as “Love at first sight”.

After living in Racine for several years, she bore her next two loves. “Bob’s” work eventually took her to Grand Rapids, MI and then Comstock Park, MI, where her next two loves were born.  Four boys over a seven-year span. Darlene threw herself into being a loving homemaker until the last of her sons was in High School.  She then took on a part-time position doing consumer research with Western Michigan Research in SE Grand Rapids.

Following her husband’s work, she moved from Grand Rapids, MI; to Pataskala, OH; North Carver, MA; San Salvadore, El Salvadore; and Somerset, NJ, before settling at “Mountain Meadows” near Romney, WV. This is where she loved working at Warm the Children, Inc., which provided warm coats and clothing to children up to 16 years of age.  Jeff “her 5th son” spoke of how she got down on her hands and knees to be introduced to his daughter.  She would also approach strangers in the store with young children in their carts and ask, “where can I get one like this?”  Even with Alzheimer’s, which only showed after Robert’s death, she loved the simple things in life; to include the size of trucks on the roadways and the trees where she lived out her days in Oakland, MD, and her dear friends at Shepherd of the Hills.

In her later Alzheimer days, Darlene loved washing dishes and cutting up strawberries for breakfast. In addition to her lifelong passions for painting and refinishing furniture, she enjoyed finishing projects that her first love created in his woodshop. Darlene loved gathering her family and friends for Thanksgiving every year at “The Farm”.

She is survived by 4 sons, Randal Robert Egtvedt (Christi), Scott Alan Egtvedt (Jackie), Richard Todd Egtvedt (The Rev. and Colonel, USAF (ret.)) and Daniel Dean Egtvedt; one sister, Gayle Freudenwald; one brother, Todd Dykstra; 10 Grandchildren, Christopher McClatchy, Adam Clark (Joanna), Brian Clark,Nicholas Egtvedt (Kelly), John Vanderband (Emily), Bradley Vanderband(Meredith), Joseph Vanderband (Jaqueline), Rebecca Fullalove (Jeremy),Rachel Egtvedt and Logan Egtvedt; sixteen Great Grandchilden; and one Great Great grandchild.

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  1. Alma Fultz says

    November 29, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    Darlene was a beautiful woman inside and out. She loved being around people was always friendly and outgoing. She will be missed by her family and friends. RIP Darlene, you are now with your eat loved Robert.

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December 1, 2023

My siblings and I recently had the unfortunate experience of having to plan a funeral for our beloved mother – Juana Munoz. During this difficult time, we were fortunate enough to come across a funeral home that truly went above and beyond what was expected. Their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort and safety throughout the entire process was truly remarkable. From the moment we stepped foot into the funeral home, we were greeted with warmth and compassion. The staff members, but specifically Mark was incredibly understanding and empathetic, making us feel at ease during such a challenging time. Mark took the time to listen to our needs and wishes, and his guidance and support were invaluable. One aspect that truly stood out was Mark’s meticulous attention to detail. He paid close attention to every aspect of the funeral arrangements, ensuring that nothing was overlooked. From the floral arrangements to the music selection, every detail was carefully considered and executed flawlessly. Mark even noticed that the temperature in the room was getting warm and promptly adjusted it to ensure our comfort. What impressed me the most was their commitment to our safety. Mark and his team took every precaution to ensure that our family and guests were protected throughout the entire process. From the funeral home to the cemetery, Mark made sure that all safety measures were in place, including providing hand sanitizers, and even arranging for additional staff members to assist with crowd control. Furthermore, Mark’s professionalism and organization was evident in every aspect of the funeral service. He coordinated seamlessly with the cemetery staff, ensuring a smooth transition from the funeral home to the final resting place. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence truly made a difference in our overall experience. In addition to their exceptional service, the funeral home also provided us with resources and support beyond the funeral itself. They offered grief counseling services and connected us with local support groups, which proved to be invaluable during our grieving process. Overall, we cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Mark, and broader, Draeger Langendorf team. Their attention to detail, commitment to our safety, and genuine compassion made a difficult time a little more bearable. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of funeral arrangements, as they truly go above and beyond to ensure that every detail is taken care of and that families are supported throughout . the entire process. – Epifanio and The Munoz Family

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