Darlene M. Lund, 90, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, October 13, 2025 at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls.

Darlene was born July 17, 1935 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Leonard and Irene (Kastel) Geissler. She graduated from McDonell High School. She worked for Mason Shoe Store and JCPenney for many years. Most recently, she worked as a tour guide for Leinenkugel’s Brewery for over 20 years.

On September 24, 1955, Darlene married H. Morris Lund at St. Charles Church in Chippewa Falls.

Darlene was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church and enjoyed bowling, sewing, camping and cooking. Darlene’s whole life were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Darlene is survived by three sons, John (Patti) Lund, Jim (Mary) Lund and David (Norma) Lund; four daughters, Jayne (Doug) Erickson, Geri (Gary) Grubba, Susie (Ken) Frank and Ann (John) Mueller; five brothers, Dick (Donna) Geissler, Ronnie (Sandy) Geissler, Marv (Denise) Geissler, Brad (Donna) Geissler and Brian (Kris) Geissler; two sisters, Judy (Gene) Shaffer and Diane Geissler; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren plus one on the way, and 2 great great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Morrie Lund on December 8, 2010; her parents; three brothers, Randy Geissler, Roger “Butch” Geissler and Leonard “Huntz” Geissler, Jr.; and two sisters, Delores Follensbee and Lois “Bernie” Erickson; and numerous family pups.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 24 at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls. Inurnment will be in Hope Mausoleum in Chippewa Falls at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 23 and from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Friday at the Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls. There will be a Christian vigil service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Darlene’s family would like to thank Our House and St. Croix Hospice for their care and compassion.

AFTER SERVICE NOTICE:

Funeral services for Darlene M. Lund were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 24th at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls.

Rev. Daniel Sedlacek was celerbrant of the funeral Mass assisted by Mass server, Mike Korger.

Music during the Mass was provided by Beth Martinek and Sue Van de Loo. Readings were given by Jenna McGeehor and Becka Erickson. Gift bearers were Cole and Collin Mueller.

Casket bearers were Ryan Erickson, Erik and Kyle Frank, Andrew and Matt Lund, Cole and Collin Meuller.

Thursday evening Rev. Sedlacek led the family, relatives and friends in a Christian vigil service at the funeral home.