Darlene Ehlert

Darlene Ehlert, 94, of Fergus Falls, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Darlene's Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Fergus Falls. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Breckenridge, Minnesota, after the service.

Darlene Joyce Anderson was born on June 15, 1932, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, to Anton and Clara (Martinson) Anderson. She grew up in Foxhome and graduated from high school in Breckenridge.

On October 24, 1950, Darlene married Robert “Bob” Ehlert. The couple would make their home on the family farm in Foxhome. After Bob’s passing, Darlene later moved to Fergus Falls.

Darlene enjoyed being a homemaker and helping on the farm. She was also a woman who was strong in her faith and active in her church. Her faith has been the center of her perseverance when she was given a tough situation.

Darlene is survived by her children, Paul (Jane) Ehlert, Joann Ehlert, Carol Colby, Bill (Liz) Ehlert, and Caren Lau; grandchildren, Casey (Candace) Ehlert, Michael (Jenn) Ehlert, Gina (Gary) Erickson, Laura Ehlert, Sara Ehlert, Robbie (Michelle) Ehlert, Kerri (Tony) Ehlert-Buckingham, Kelsey (Logan) Zelinsky, Andrew (Gretchen) Ehlert, Rebecca (Kyle) Theisen, Jenny (Butch) Petersen, Travis (Lee) Farren, Bill (Jessica) Ehlert, Annie Ehlert, Emily Deal, Elsie (Jason Opp), and Riley Lau; 36 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Leroy (Joan) Anderson, Keith (Eileen) Anderson; sister-in-laws, Ginny Anderson and Judy Carlson; and brother-in-law, Johnny Hought.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Clara; husband, Bob Ehlert; daughter, Carrie Jo Ehlert; son, Bobby Ehlert; siblings, Orlo Anderson, Lynn Anderson, Cal Anderson, Marcella Heitkamp, Wanda Hought, Karen Larson, and son-in-law, Wayne ‘Bozo’ Colby.

Family asks that memorials be made to Our Lady of Victory School or Vivie Hospice.