Darleen (Dee) Ploeger passed away at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 29, 2011 at the age of 70. She was born September 13, 1940 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and had been a resident of Nevada since 1977. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Donald of Las Vegas; son, Terry and daughter-in-law, Julie Ploeger of Las Vegas; daughter, Traci and son-in-law, Rick Yacek of Las Vegas; son, Tim and daughter-in-law, Laura Ploeger of Arlington, Virginia; son, Troy Ploeger of Las Vegas; sister, Mary Ann and brother-in-law, Daryl Boddicker of Naples, Florida; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial Donations to Sioux Falls Children's Home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota will be greatfully accepted. Arrangements under the direction of Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, Las Vegas, Nevada.