Darlene Mary Graetz

Darlene Mary Graetz, Age 79, of Stillwater, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1947, in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of Cyril and Anna (Gerszewski) Seeba. She graduated from Grafton High School. After school her employment took her to the Twin Cities where she worked as a computer operator at the Minneapolis Institute of Art until she was united in marriage to Michael Graetz on November 11, 1972 at Incarnation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Darlene was a great mother and grandmother and was their biggest supporter in all of their endeavors. She enjoyed shopping but was slow to purchase. She also served as a Eucharist Minister and volunteer Wedding Coordinator at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Darlene is survived by her husband, Mike; children, Allen and Linda; grandchildren, Brigham, Afton, and Gemma; mother, Anna Seeba; four brothers, and her Aunt Loretta. She was preceded in death by her dad, Cyril; brother, Leo; 14 aunts and uncles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am, on Monday, October 5, 2026, with visitation one hour prior to the Mass all at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 16770 13th St. S., Lake St. Croix Beach, MN 55043. Burial will be at 11:30 am, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at Assembly Area #6. Memorials preferred to the church. Arrangements handled by Simonet Funeral Home - Stillwater.