June 14, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Darlene “Dar” Grace Daley (nee Asplin), 71, passed away Thursday June 11, 2020 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on April 4, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI to James and Esther (nee Dobrenz) Asplin.
Dar will be missed by all who knew her. Dar lived life for those around her as a true example of selflessness. Her love and passion will be felt for generations to come and never be forgotten. Her strong Christian faith as a guide, we know we will be able to see her again. Dar enjoyed cooking, entertaining, holidays, and most of all her grandchildren.
Dar is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Roger; children, Sara (Robert) Arneson and Eric (Brooke); grandchildren, Dominic Daley, Adeline Arneson, Elle and Emma; her brother, Dennis (Marion) Asplin. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
Dar is preceded in death by her parents.
A Funeral Service will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Philip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095, with Rev. David Nieman presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 17 from 4 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. A Private Entombment will be at Washington County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, her family welcomes donations to be made to them for a public memorial in Dar’s name.
A special thank you to the amazing staff of The Kathy Hospice for the care and compassion and to the staff of St. Mary’s Ozaukee Van Dyke Cancer Center
