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Darlene Louise Huerter

Seneca, Kansas

09/12/1927 - 08/26/2021

Darlene Louise Huerter, 93, of Seneca died on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Life Care Center of Seneca.

Darlene was born on September 12, 1927 in Americus, Kansas, the eldest of three daughters, to Charles Curtis and Frances E. Viles Miller. Darlene was born with cataracts and was legally blind.   She attended the Kansas School for the blind in Kansas City where she graduated in 1945.

On May 3,1948 she married Norbert L. Huerter at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia, Kansas.

She was a stay-at-home mom to six boys and one daughter.  When her children reached school age, she joined the HDU Sunflower Unit; and also served as President for one term for the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.  She worked at the McDonnell’s Café’ on main street, she cleaned the Variety Store and the SPP Schools, with the help of her children. She also enjoyed helping out at the Meals on Wheels location at Terrance Heights.  Darlene memberships were to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, the St. Ann’s altar society and a very active member of the SPPS church choir for many years. Darlene loved to sing and enjoyed listening to a broad variety of music.

Darlene was a devoted mother and grandmother and she prayed for children and their families on a daily basis.  Her family was her life.  She will be deeply missed for her dedication to her church and the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Norbert on Sept. 10 1998; and her two sisters, Erma Jean Piper and Kathrine (Kay) Clayton.

Survivors include sons, Richard (Stella) Huerter of Crescent, Iowa, Stephen (Barbie) Huerter Essex, Iowa, Nicholas (Connie) Huerter of Seneca, Gerald (Shari) Huerter of Lecompton, Kansas, Timothy (Laurie) Huerter of Cottonwood, Arizona and Martin (Leslie) Huerter of Lecompton, Kansas; a daughter, Christine Huerter, of Miami, Florida; her 104-year-old Aunt Virginia Suddock; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and one on the way; one great-great-granddaughter; and another great-great-grandson on the way.

A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 prior to the Mass of Christian Burial, at 11 AM on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.  The burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials can be given in Darlene’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Church and/or Kansas School for the Blind, and sent in care of the family.

A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Sunday, August 29, 20210 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 prior to the Mass of Christian Burial, at 11 AM on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.  The burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials can be given in Darlene’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Church and/or Kansas School for the Blind, and sent in care of the family.

A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Sunday, August 29, 20210 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 prior to the Mass of Christian Burial, at 11 AM on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.  The burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials can be given in Darlene’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Church and/or Kansas School for the Blind, and sent in care of the family.

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  1. Sharon (Lackey) Posner on August 28, 2021 at 8:18 am

    To The Family of Darlene Huerter,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you . So very sorry to hear of your loss of your mother. I (we) have a fond childhood memories of your mom. I can remember sitting in your living room and watching her make basketball nets & picking cherries & apples from the fruit trees. May she rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏

  2. Linda Buessing on August 28, 2021 at 10:25 am

    Darlene was a roommate to my mother years ago in the Seneca Hospital. I learned so much from her through the years. I always admired how she lived life to the fullest and was always cheerful and friendly. Thought about her many times just haven’t seen her for some years. She was such a positive influence in my life. May she rest in peace.

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