Darlene J. Kissler, 81, of Fort Collins went home to her Lord and the love of her life Ralph, on January 27, 2019. She passed away surrounded by family and an immense amount of love. She was a loving, selfless, caring, sweet and overall amazing woman.
She was born December 1, 1937 in Fort Collins to Alexander and Mary Feit. She had one older brother by the name of Raymond. Their family grew and created everlasting memories in their home in Fort Collins, Colorado.
She married Ralph Kissler on December 4, 1965. They were married for 50 years before her husband went home to be with his Lord. She made an extraordinary life and started a family with her husband in Fort Collins. Together they created a strong, wonderful family which includes three children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Darlene dedicated her life to caring for and loving those around her. She ran an in-home daycare for 28 years which included at times many of her grandchildren. She cared for both her mother, Mary, and brother, Raymond, for the remaining years of their lives following the decline of their health. She faithfully gave of her time delivering stuffed animals and flowers to local nursing homes to honor her mother, Mary's, memory.
Darlene is survived by her sons, Dennis Kissler (Wendy); Danny Kissler (Becky); daughter, Debbie Pacheco (Alan); her grandchildren, Chad Kissler (Amber), Cody Kissler (Carlie), Megan Mueller, Amanda Pacheco (Alex), Tara Cleary (Bill), Jordan Kissler, Cammie Kissler and Roman Pacheco; her great-grandchildren, Kaylie Kissler, Brody Kissler, Mason Mueller, Kipton Kissler, and Kaden Mueller, all of Fort Collins.
The family would like to thank UCHealth and Columbine Assisted Living for the care and love they showed towards Darlene in her last days with us.
The Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2019 at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 at Bohlender Funeral Chapel.