Darlene D. Lenhart

Darlene Deann (Tschetter) Lenhart, 80, of Central City, died on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Merrick Medical Center in Central City. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in Central City with Rev. Doug McHargue officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 5th from 5-7 at the church. Inurnment will be at the Central City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Presbyterian Church in Central City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Darlene Deann was born on May 12, 1940 at her grandmother’s home in Freeman, South Dakota to Edmund J. and Susan Ann (Maendl) Tschetter. Darlene grew up in the Bryant, South Dakota area until her family moved to Bellevue, Nebraska, where she graduated from Bellevue High School. Following her graduation she worked for Felton Insurance Co. for 5 years. She was then united in marriage to Howard Creston Lenhart at the Bellevue Christian Church on January 3, 1960. Darlene and Howard remained in Bellevue from 1960 until 1969. During that time they cared for 23 foster children. They moved to Orleans, Nebraska for 6 months where Howard started his own barber shop. In 1970, they moved to Central City. While in Central City Darlene continued her love and care for children, by running her own in-home daycare, where she cared for over 50 children through the years. She especially loved getting to care for babies. Darlene was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, where she was an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher for many years. She was also on the board at the Central City Senior Center. She was very much a people person. She was always entertaining friends at her house, and playing cards. She also cherished her time with her family, from her long car rides with Howard, being the secretary of the Demolition Derby for many years, to playing keno, going to the casino, and getting together with her 3 special friends. Her greatest joy and love was for her family. Her husband Howard, their children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter meant everything to Darlene. Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Kip (Sheila) Lenhart of Central City and Terra Lenhart of O’Neill, her brother; Mel Roy (Gilda) Tschetter of St. Jo, Michigan, special friends; Janice Tschetter and Sid Buller, her grandchildren; Kameron (Leah) Lenhart, Creston Buller, Kolby (Carli) Lenhart, Brooke Buller, and A.J. Buller, and great-granddaughter; Evelyn Lenhart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Howard, and daughter; Sandra Marie Lenhart.

Darlene D. Lenhart

May 12, 1940 - February 20, 2021