Darlene A.

Buell

Darlene A. Buell, age 78, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home in Cecil.

Darlene was born on April 28, 1946 in Oakwood, OH to the late John and Hazel (Babbcock) Rau. In August of 1968, she married James Buell, who survives. Darlene worked for Campbell's in Napoleon in various roles for 32 years. She enjoyed crocheting, coloring, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren and extended family.

Along with her husband, James, Darlene will be lovingly missed by her daughters, Anna (Jim) Martin, TN and Melinda (Ben) Kroechel, Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren: Amber, Alyssa, Austin, Audrie, and Aaron.

Darlene was also preceded in death by her sons, James Alan Buell and Michael Lynn Buell; brother, Charles Rau; sister, Della Mae Weaver; grandson, Billy Dean Buell.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sherman Cemetery, Brown Township.

Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Darlene's memory to CHP Hospice.