Darlene F. Fritsch

Darlene F. Fritsch, 90, of Cheyenne, died on November 30, 2023, in Cheyenne, WY.
She was born on December 23, 1932, in Utica, South Dakota to Emil and Mendi Miller with her twin sister. She was raised on a farm there with her family.
Darlene's work history included experience in retail and restaurants as well as a full-time mother and homemaker.
Eventually Darlene moved to Symerton, IL before marrying her first husband, Bill Watling in 1954. Darlene had an instant family with three children, Sharon, Patti and Bill, Jr. She was married to Bill until he passed away in 1982.
In 1984, Darlene married Ken Fritsch who has three sons, Kerry, Kenneth and Kregg. They were married in Michigan and later retired to North Fort Myers, FL. After Ken's passing in 2021 and some additional time in FL, Darlene decided to move to Wyoming.
Darlene was a long-time member and very active at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL. She was involved
in several ministries including Greeting, Ushering and the Prayer Shawl Ministry. She was very artistic and loved to paint, knit and create many beautiful needlepoint pieces.
Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Mendi as well as her first husband, Bill, and her second husband Ken. She is also preceded by Bill Jr., and her siblings, Bernice, Geneva, Verlyn, Arlene and Beverly.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Ginger, her stepchildren, Sharon (Robert), Patti, Kenneth (Sandy), Kerry (Diane), Kregg (Linda). She has many grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A brief burial service is scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m., at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Ft. Myers, Florida.
Darlene will be missed by family and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.