Darla Mae Storch

1943-2026

Darla Mae (Ruesch) Storch, 83, passed away on Oct. 22, 2026 at Cambridge Senior Living in Eau Claire. Darla was born on April 2, 1943 to Ben and MaryLou (Kleist) Ruesch, along with her twin sister, Donna. She attended Medford Schools and graduated from Medford Senior High in 1961.

On June 27, 1964, she married Kenneth Storch at Zion Lutheran Church in Stetsonville. Darla earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She taught various grades during her 34 years for the Medford School District, retiring in 2000.

Darla was a member of the Wisconsin Education Association and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Darla is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Scott) Pernsteiner; and Terri Storch, of Eau Claire; grandchildren, Samantha, Andre and Alex Pernsteiner; and great-granddaughter, Isla Pernsteiner. She is further survived by her twin sister, Donna Czeshinski, of Medford.

Darla was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; and sister, LouAnn Jari.

Per her request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be given to the family for use at a later date.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.

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