Darlene L.

Proxmire

Darlene L. Proxmire, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.

Darlene was born on November 29, 1946 in Paulding, OH to the late Charles and Dorothy (Turner) Fellers. On January 26, 1963, she married Jimmy Proxmire, who survives. Darlene spent her life creating a loving home for her family. She also worked as a cook at the Gardens of Paulding and at her mother's restaurant. Darlene also owned a bakery in Grover Hill. She was an avid crafter, did ceramics, oil painting, and crochet. She loved music, especially Elvis, the BeeGees, and Bob Seger. Darlene also loved Nascar. Her favorite drivers were Tony Stewart, Richard Petty, Dale Jarrett, and Kyle Busch.

Along with her husband, Darlene is survived by her sons: Jimmy (Julie) Proxmire, Jr., Paulding, OH; Joseph Proxmire, Defiance, OH; daughter, Wendy Griner, Garrett, IN; grandchildren: Valerie Bany, Vanessa Doris, Jimmy Proxmire III, Jamie Lee Proxmire, Avrial Sawyer, Sam Proxmire, and Emily Pastor; great grandchildren: Nathanial, Zeplyn, Oliver, Otto, and Opal.

Darlene is also preceded in death by her sisters: Barbara Jean McCartney, Delores Landers, Grace Gillett, and Rowena Coon.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Darlene in care of her husband, Jimmy Proxmire.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.