Darleen J. Reiser | 1940 - 2024
Obituaries-Pierre / Posted Feb 5, 2024 | 4:09 PM / 269 views
PIERRE, SD – Darleen J Reiser, 83, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Assisted Living Facility in Pierre, SD on January 27, 2024.
Darleen’s memorial service will be at 1:30pm, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Pierre.
She was born on September 26, 1940, to Jay and Orpha (Lebacken) Erickson on the family farm southwest of New England, ND. She attended school at New England Public School, graduating in 1959.
While studying at Bismarck Junior College in 1960, Darleen met Dan. They were married on May 5, 1962, at St. Mary’s Church in Bismarck, ND. Together, they had four children: Tim, Bryon, Cindy and Kevin. In the summer of 1975, the family moved from Bismarck, ND to Pierre, SD where they would settle down and raise their family.
In 1978, Darleen started her career with the South Dakota State Government. She worked for 30 years with the Department of Education and loved every aspect of her work. In addition to working for the Department of Education, Darleen spent many years selling Avon throughout Pierre. She was often recognized as a top seller in her region. After retirement, Darleen enjoyed volunteering with Countryside Hospice and at the Helmsley Center with St. Mary’s Hospital.
It’s hard to summarize someone’s life who has accomplished so much with it. There wasn’t a day that went by that Darleen did not have something planned. Whether it was spending time with her grandchildren, swimming at the YMCA, volunteering or taking in the latest Pierre Players show. Darleen was always on the go.
Her memory will be cherished by her children, Bryon (Karen) Reiser of Pierre, SD, Cindy (Jim) Wersal of Chula Vista, CA, and Kevin (Diane) Reiser of Pierre, SD. Her sister Roberta “Birdie” Schaible of Bismarck, ND. Her nine grandchildren: Adam (Allison) Engbrecht of Pierre, SD, John (Heather) Reiser of Deadwood, SD, Zach (Taryn) Engbrecht of Pierre, SD, Tanner Reiser of Pierre, SD, Rebecca Wersal of Denver, CO, Olivia (John) Waggoner of Pierre, SD, Courtney (Kyle) Jevas of Chula Vista, CA, Morgan Reiser of Pierre, SD, and Meagan Reiser of Pierre, SD, and eight great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Dan of 53 years; son, Tim Reiser; parents, Jay and Orpha Erickson; brother, Orlin Erickson, sisters, Margret Ann Bohnhoff, Darlyce Lenhart, and Connie Kukla.
Condolences and memorials can be given to the family at: 1640 NorthStar Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. Memorials will be given to Hospice.
