Darlene May
Richardson (DuFresne)
November 3, 1931 – March 31, 2019
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Obituary for Darlene May Richardson (DuFresne)
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RICHARDSON (DuFresne)
Darlene
Age 87, of White Bear Lake, MN
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2019. Preceded in death
by devoted husband of 50 years Keith (Bud); loving son Stephen, and beloved sister DeLoris
Paddock. Survived by her loving children, Pamela (Steve) Bridger, Scott (Julie), daughter-in-law
Kathleen Richardson, 8 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 5 great-grandchildren, 11 step great-
grandchildren, sister Diane Heinrich, brothers Thomas and David DuFresne, nieces, nephews,
loving relatives and friends. Received a full scholarship to St. Catherine’s University where she
studied art and literature, proud chorus and quartet member and director for many years of the
Sweet Adeline chorus of White Bear Lake, compassionate volunteer of Al Anon for over 10
years. Passed on her love of music, art, reading and animals to her children and grandchildren.
Was never without a book in her hand or pets in her home.
Visitation, Friday, April 19 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave.,
WBL. Memorial Service Saturday, April 20 at 11:00 am with visitation one-hour prior at the
funeral home.
Darlene
Age 87, of White Bear Lake, MN
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2019. Preceded in death
by devoted husband of 50 years Keith (Bud); loving son Stephen, and beloved sister DeLoris
Paddock. Survived by her loving children, Pamela (Steve) Bridger, Scott (Julie), daughter-in-law
Kathleen Richardson, 8 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 5 great-grandchildren, 11 step great-
grandchildren, sister Diane Heinrich, brothers Thomas and David DuFresne, nieces, nephews,
loving relatives and friends. Received a full scholarship to St. Catherine’s University where she
studied art and literature, proud chorus and quartet member and director for many years of the
Sweet Adeline chorus of White Bear Lake, compassionate volunteer of Al Anon for over 10
years. Passed on her love of music, art, reading and animals to her children and grandchildren.
Was never without a book in her hand or pets in her home.
Visitation, Friday, April 19 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave.,
WBL. Memorial Service Saturday, April 20 at 11:00 am with visitation one-hour prior at the
funeral home.
First Visitation
When
Friday, April 19th, 2019 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Mueller Memorial of White Bear Lake
Address
4738 Bald Eagle Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Additional Information
Second Visitation
When
Saturday, April 20th, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am
Location
Mueller Memorial of White Bear Lake
Address
4738 Bald Eagle Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Additional Information
Funeral Service Information
When
Saturday, April 20th, 2019 11:00am
Location
Mueller Memorial of White Bear Lake
Address
4738 Bald Eagle Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Interment Information
When
Saturday, April 20th, 2019 1:30pm
Location
St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery
Address
Main Street Centerville, MN
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