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| ARLEEN J. BERGELIN
Arleen Jose Bergelin, age 86, of Menomonie, WI passed away October 5, 2007 at Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie, WI. She suffered from congestive heart failure for the past five years. Arleen was born October 4, 1921 in Kewanee County to Louis and Martha (Jirovetz) Schultz. She was a graduate of Bolt Elementary School, and was then employed as a clerk at Country General Mercantile Store for 8 years until her marriage on September 2, 1944 to Gerald Bergelin at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gibson, WI. They farmed in the Gibson/Denmark area until 1970 when they moved to Manitowoc where she was involved in many ladies groups. Gerald died suddenly during heart surgery August 10, 1987 in Milwaukee. She then moved to Menomonie to be near her sons. She joined St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and was very happy to be a part of their Dorcus Sewing Group. She also enjoyed quilting at the Senior Center for many years until her health failed. Arleen is survived by: Her sons both of Menomonie, Richard (Jeanne) Bergelin Don (Laura) Bergelin Grandchildren, Tim Bergelin of Marshfield Scott Bergelin of Red Wing, MN Nick (Sara) Holcomb of Menomonie Ben (Christie) Holcomb of Menomonie Great-grandchildren Lexie Gibis and Danica Holcomb Sisters, Inez Glaubitz of Milwaukee Dolores Budzban of Green Bay Brothers, Ray (Bea) Schultz of Green Bay Glenn (Lillilan) Schultz of Two Rivers Sisters-in-law, Dorothy Schultz of Two Rivers, & Dorothy Bergelin of Mishicot Brothers-in-law, Henry Pautz of Green Bay, Milton (Margaret) Bergelin of Denmark, & Emanuel Bergelin of Manitowoc Specials friends, Ruth McLin & Doris Anderson She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gerald, a son Roger, a brother Orville Schultz, brothers-in-law, Don Glaubitz and Peter Budzban, and Edward Bergelin, and a sister-in-law, Rahla Pautz. Arleen was a loving Christian mother, and set a wonderful example to all who knew her. She had an infectious laugh and she treasured each day. Funeral services will be held at, 2:00 PM Monday, October 8, 2007 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Brett Voigt officiating. Family and friends are welcome at the church one hour prior to the service. Entombment will be in Knollwood Memorial Park and Chapel Mausoleum in Manitowoc, WI at a later date. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com | ||