Darleen Fick

Darleen M. Fick, age 80, passed away surrounded by family on May 10, 2014 at the Artisan Assisted Living facility in Merrill, under the care of Ministry Hospice. She was born on December 12, 1933 to John and Florence (Watson) Petrus in the city of Milwaukee, WI. She attended and graduated from school in Milwaukee. Darleen met and married the love of her life, Irvin Fick and they were married on December 23, 1950 in Wauwatosa, WI. Irv and Dar were blessed with 47 years of marriage before Irvin passed away in March, 1997. Darleen was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking bread and canning vegetables. She was well known for her wonderful onion pie. She was a homemaker early in life, raising seven children with love and care. Darleen was often thought of by her family as being the heart of the home. From 1977-1997, Darleen and Irvin owned and operated "Hour Place" bar in Merrill, where they put in many long days, but truly loved their work. They were also long time members of the Tavern League of Wisconsin. Before Irvin's death in 1997, they would enjoy taking trips to Las Vegas together. Darleen loved to gamble, and she especially loved that one-armed bandit! She enjoyed going to casinos and loved playing cards, cribbage and pinocle. Darleen was most passionate about bowling. She was an excellent bowler and even joined some bowling leagues. She will be sadly missed. Darleen in survived by her daughters; Christine (Walter) Alaconis of Kennewick, WA, Janet (Michael) Kuehn of Hot Springs Village, AR, Debra Fick (Eric Souza) of Antigo, WI, Sherri (Tom) Searing of Port Washington, WI, Charleen (John) Giese of Merrill, WI, her sons; Irvin Michael Fick (fiance Cheryl Hanson) of Merrill, WI, Dennis (Traci) Fick of Merrill, WI, her brother; Larry (Sharon) Petrus of Florida, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, together with many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Irvin, sisters; Dorene Petrus, JoAnn Watson, Jeannette Elgeti and Juanita Mittelsteadt, and grandchildren; Shawn Fick, Kristi Smith and Cindy McGee. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 15, at Waid Funeral Home. Rev. Missy Holdorf will officiate. Visitation will be from 9AM until the time of the service on Thursday and from 6-8PM Wednesday evening, all held at Waid Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Merrill Memorial Park. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.waidfuneral.com.

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