Darleen (Patton) Herman was born Nov. 18, 1943, to Herbert and Zola (Zimmerman) Patton in Hebron, and passed away Jan. 22, 2023, in Elkhorn.
She was a graduate of Crete High School in 1962. Darleen loved to go out dancing, playing cards and watching old movies, especially “Gone with the Wind.” Possessing an infectious laugh and a love of telling stories, she made friends everywhere she went. The type of person who would help anyone in need, her generosity and giving nature shone brightly. A special lady who lived and loved by example, her smile will be missed by her family and many life-long friends.
She is survived by her children, Rick (Bonnie) Olson, Kristine (Mike) Hyde, Milo (Kim) Olson, Michelle (Jeff) Stander and Melissa (Duane) Schueth; grandchildren, Jakob, Ashlee (Drew), Alexzander, Sara (Alex), Jami (Joe), Lacey (Levi), Michael, Milo, Colby, Brayden, Jace, Cody (Kaytlin), Ithy (Derek), Baylee (Luke), Natalie, Kinsley, Kolby, and Kaydy and Bryce; reat-grandchildren, Clayton, Collin, Jayla, Sawyer, Emmersyn, Joseph, Jasper and Aletta; siblings, Roger (Liz), Donald and Herb (Debbie) Patton, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dorene Moore; brother, Dick; spouses, Ron Meyer and Bill Herman, and father to their children, Milo Olson.
The funeral service was Jan. 29 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilber. Arrangements by Kuncl Funeral Home.
