Darlene Schuller

May 30, 1929 - July 13, 2020

Darlene Marie Schuller, age 91 of Bismarck, went home to her Savior on July 13, 2020. Born on Memorial Day 1929 to Hubert and Velma Hennen in Minneapolis Minnesota, Darlene lived her life in faith, service, and love of God. She grew up in “Nordeast” Minneapolis where she and Bob met. They married October 27, 1951. They were separated by Bob’s death just one month shy of their 50th anniversary. Bob and Dar had a sense of adventure and were up for just about anything! They enjoyed dancing, golf, and cards; were active in the Church wherever they were. Love, charity, generosity, and daily Mass were the foundation of their marriage. As a Deacon’s wife, Darlene was introduced to deeper ways of serving Christ and met them with enthusiasm. She was active in Charismatic Renewal, Cursillo, Serra, and several parish guilds. She enjoyed reading, crafting, crossword puzzles, and any activity that brought her together with friends, especially bridge. Darlene’s curiosity naturally brought her to many different career roles. Trained as a teacher she educated students from Cuba to Minnesota. Her love for the Girl Scouts took her into the role of Executive Director in the North Dakota region. She worked in travel and owned a clothing boutique for women, the Alex Ruth Shop. Her enthusiasm for life experiences has been passed down to her four children who can only try to keep up! Darlene was a vibrant, active, and creative mother who juggled the many interests that she encouraged her children to have. Preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Schuller in 2001, brothers Fr. William Hennen and James Hennen. She is survived by siblings Patricia & Richard Myklebust, Hubert & Elizabeth Hennen, Linda & Ryan Lowe, Patti Hennen, and Jack & Grace Schuller. She will be missed fiercely by her children Sheryl Henneigh, Ann Just, Jane & David Jackelen, Joseph & Meg Schuller; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Darlene left behind many lifelong friends whom she loved with all her heart.