Darlene Jean (Naeb) Rowe

Born on July 1, 1931 to Reinie and Elsie Naeb, Darlene Rowe, a lifelong resident of Brighton, joined the church Triumphant on January 19, 2025.

In high school, she enjoyed close and long-term friendships and cheerleading and graduated in 1949.

She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Rowe, on December 30, 1950. They were blessed with 5 children Alan, Marla, Don, Cheryl, and Jeff.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Jack, and later, her oldest son, Alan. She is survived by her seven grandchildren, Kelly Zappanti (John), Brian Rowe (Nicole), Polly Taylor (Lionel), Daniel Voth (Adriana), Donald Rowe II (Kindra), Aaron Gordon (Casey), Ty Gordon (Aly), and 16 great grandchildren.

She enjoyed a long career at the Adams County district court, full time for approximately 40 years, and part time into her 80’s. She was a long-term member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Brighton and was active in bible studies, LWML, and other volunteer activities.

Her hobbies include sewing, knitting, quilting, and Tole painting. She enjoyed travel, and particularly loved following her children and grandchildren’s school and sport activities.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Zion Lutheran School.

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