Darlene M. Bauer, 73, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Brookings Health System, Brookings, SD. She was born November 7, 1940 at Flandreau, SD to Walt and Mathilda (Hinrichs) Otto. She went to school in Ward, SD. Darlene married Roger Bauer on January 2, 1961 at Flandreau. She worked as a housekeeper at Brookview Manor for 29 years. Darlene loved baking, especially Christmas goodies and caramels, collecting salt and pepper shakers and cookbooks, and making crafts. She loved spending time with her family and dogs. Darlene was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, St. Mary's Guild and the Thimble Club.

Darlene is survived by her children, Peg Houselog, Lake Benton, MN, Jim (Tammie) Bauer, Tim (Toni) Bauer, Kathy (Steve) Kopecky and David (Kristina) Bauer, all of Elkton, SD; grandchildren, Kim (Mike) Bloom, Heath (Brittany) Houselog, Marcus and Jonathon Kopecky, Dan Bauer, Amber (Mike) Kallemeyn, Trevor and Ashley Bauer, Mark, Jr., Joshua and Curtis Gould; great-grandchildren, Merrick and Malahna Bloom, Khloe and Haylee Kallemeyn, Jacob, Adam and Benjamin Houselog,; sister LaVonne Isreal, Redwing, MN, brother Bill (Shirley) Otto, Flandreau, sisters-in-law, Betty Otto, Shakopee, MN, Mary (Bob) Tomes, Dell Rapids, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Darlene was preceded by her husband Roger on August 1, 1993, infant daughter Joan on August 2, 1965, brothers, Ron and Bob Otto and her parents and in-laws.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Elkton, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:00 – 6:00 pm Friday with a 5:00 pm scripture service at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Elkton.