Darlene Joyce Schladweiler, age 81 of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Tuesday, October 19 at the Wisconsin Rapids Health Center after a short hard fought battle with cancer. Darlene was born September 3rd, 1940 to Albert Lyle Sparks and Emily Winona Mason in Wisconsin Rapids. Darlene married the love of her life Alphonse Raymond Schladweiler on July 13, 1957 and celebrated  54 years of marriage before Als passing in 2011. Together they have 3 children Connie (Kenneth Vicker) LaValle WI,  Gary Schladweiler and Sherry (Vance) Brost of Wisconsin Rapids. The have 5 grandchildren together, Brandon (Robyn) Vicker of Stevens Point, Mark Vicker (Stevens Point) Dawn (Nathan ) White of Reedsburg, Jason (Elizabeth) Brost of Nekoosa, and Jamy Brost (Perry Carlstrom)of Nekoosa.  The couple was also blessed with 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandsons. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Darlene is further survived by her sister Sarien (Willaim) Friar. Darlene was preceded in death by her her husband, parents, sister Winona Pisula and brother Larry Sparks. Darlene loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Her favorite event of the year was the Corvettes of the North Car cruise where she waved and smiled at every vehicle that passed.  She loved to cook and always had enough to feed anyone that showed up at her house. She worked many factory jobs throughout her life and loved to help with rummage sales. The family would like to give a special thank you to our Aunt Sarien, Moms only living sibling, for being such a special part of our Mothers life.  Services will be held at John J Buettgen Funeral Home on Thursday, October 28, 2021 with Visitation at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 12:30 p.m. officiated by Father Jerome Patric.  Private family burial will follow. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com