Darlene Gustman, 82, of West Fargo, passed away Saturday, May 23rd, 2020, at Edgewood Vista in Fargo.
Gloria Darlene Gustman was born September 2, 1937 to John and Florence Baumgartner. She grew up on the family farm near Rothsay, MN and graduated from high school in Rothsay.
Darlene married Frank Gustman on October 8th, 1960. They lived on their farm near Hankinson where they raised their family. Frank passed away from cancer in 1978. Darlene remained on the farm until 1982, at which time she moved into Hankinson. She live in Hankinson until 2006, then moved to West Fargo to be closer to family. Darlene moved into Edgewood Vista Memory Care unit in August of 2019.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Darlene was known for being compassionate, loving and always willing to lend a helpful hand when possible.
Darlene is survived by her children: Shawn (Brad) Haugrud of Pelican Rapids, MN and Kevin (Dawn) Gustman of Fargo; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers: Merlin and Donald Baumgartner; sister: Marilyn Ostlund; sister-in-law: Alice (Don) Baker, along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a sister: LaVonne.
Private Family Funeral: Thursday, May 28, 2020, at West Funeral Home in West Fargo.
Burial: United Cemetery in Hankinson, ND
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