After a brief illness, Darlene (Graves) Saeger, 100, passed away December 31 with her family by her side. Born in Crounse NE, on August 15th 1922, she was the daughter of Ralph and Ruth Graves and sister of Buddy Graves.

She attended the University of Nebraska until the outbreak of World War II, then moved to Fremont where, in 1945, she married Warren Saeger, a returning veteran. Together, Warren and Darlene raised Three Sons and operated Saeger & Company Distributing. After Warren died in 1974, Darlene continued to play a key role in the management of the company until it was sold in 2006. In the decades that followed, she excelled as the beloved matriarch of the expanding Saeger family, as well as friend and partner to those who shared her love of bridge, golf, travel, movies and books. She celebrated her 100th birthday August 15, surrounded by her friends and family members.

Darlene was preceded in death by husband Warren, infant child John, daughter-in-law Mary Ellen Saeger and friend Max Johnson.

Darlene is survived by her sons, Michael, Bill (Cathy), and Jeff (Linda Sullivan); grandchildren Warren Saeger (Candace), Nick Saeger (Erika), Chris Saeger (Tyler Hope), and Elizabeth Saeger (Jamie Marchbank) great-grandchildren Hannah Saeger, Sophia Saeger, Ralph Marchbank, Clyde Marchbank, and Andrew Saeger, and her dear friend Lillian Quigley.

She was a longtime member and supporter of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. A private burial is scheduled. Friends are invited to join the family in celebrating Darlene's life 10:30 am., Friday, February 10, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Memorials may be made to the Fremont Area Community Foundation and St. Patrick's Catholic Church.