Mrs. Waldie, age 71 years, passed away on June 17, 2012 at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born on September 30, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Harry and Emma (Roesler) Wirth.  Darlene was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Vassar and the F.O.E. #2380.  She retired after 36 years as a bus driver for the Vassar Public Schools where she deeply touched hundreds of students’ lives through the years.  Darlene enjoyed bowling, golfing, gardening and attending any event her grandchildren were involved in.

On September 26, 1959, she married Milton T. Waldie in Saginaw and he survives her.  She also leaves 3 children: Jody (Timothy) Franko, Natali (Troy) VanWormer and Kurt (Robin) Waldie, as well as 5 grandchildren:  Dominic, Auston, Drew, Joshua and Conrad.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Jacquie White.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Vassar High School auditorium.  The Pastor Clint Cozier will officiate.  The family will be present to receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. until service time.  Memorial contributions can be made to the wishes of the family.  Arrangements are entrusted to Penzien-Steele Funeral Home, 149 N. Main St., Vassar, Michigan.

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