Obituary of Darlene M. Wartick

Wartick, M. Darlene, age 78, of Lakeville was called home by her Savior Jesus Christ on April 18, 2021.  Preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Marie Ferguson and her sister, Deann Bischler.  Survived by her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Ronald Wartick; her devoted children and their spouses, Kimberly and David Olson; and Kevin and Kari Wartick; her precious grandchildren Margaret and Zachary Gifford, Emma Olson and her fiancée Connor Warrick, McCabe Wartick, Henry Olson and Laken Wartick; and many close extended family members.  Darlene lived a full and joyous life, growing up in a close family.  She met the love of her life, Ron, as a kid and married him after dating all the way through school.  Together, they raised two children and were very involved with their five grandchildren.  Darlene believed that her family was her legacy and did everything she could to make sure that legacy was strong and eternal.  A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held on Monday, April 26 at Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville, MN at 6 p.m. (and live-streamed at faithcovenant.org/wartickfuneral).  Visitation will precede the funeral starting at 4 p.m.  Memorials in Darlene’s name may be given to Frauenshuh Cancer Center (in memory of) in c/o Park Nicollet Foundation, 6500 Excelsior Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN  55426. or to Faith Covenant Church (www.faithcovenant.org).  Condolence messages may be left at Cremation Society of Minnesota.