ARNDORFER, Ann C. (1914-2002)

ARNDORFER, HAGEMAN, SIEMER, PLACE, BECKMAN, STEENLAGE, CURTNER, WEBER

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Date: 3/1/2019 at 11:22:32

Ann C. Arndorfer
1914-2002

April 02, 2002

Ann C. Arndorfer, 87, of Britt died Monday, March 25, 2002, at her home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Arndorfer were held Friday, March 29, 2002, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Britt. The Rev. Marvin Bries officiated. Bonnie Pals served as lector. Music was provided by organist, Brenda Smith who accompanied soloist, Karlee Schultz. A special selection was by Ellen Gatton. Ushers were Allan Doughan and Marvin Holck.

Burial was in the St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Britt. The Ewing Funeral Home, Britt, was in charge of the arrangements. Casket bearers were Melvin Arndorfer, Dean Weber, Duane Diemer, Will Freeseman, Don Weber and Robert Witte. Honorary bearers were Jason Arndorfer, Michael Arndorfer, Ryan Arndorfer, Nick Arndorfer, Jon Beckman, Paul Arndorfer, Brandon Steenlage and Jeffrey Beckman,

Ann, the daughter of Frederick August and Louise Hageman Siemer, was born September 12, 1914, in Wesley, Iowa. She grew up in the Wesley area and graduated from the Wesley High School as the valedictorian of the class of 1932.

She was united in marriage with Bernard A."Ben" Arndorfer on September 14, 1937, in Wesley and made their home in St. Benedict. In 1939, they moved to the Britt area, where they farmed together until 1972. The couple moved into Britt in 1974.

Mrs. Arndorfer enjoyed needlework, gardening, and floral design. She was a talented and avid cook. Ann enjoyed playing cards and board games. She shared her many skills with family and friends.

A long time active member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mrs. Arndorfer served through leadership in the Rosary Guild and Catholic Daughters of Americas. For the past 13 years she served as sacristan and florist for the church.

She is survived by two sons, Jerrold R. and wife, Ann of Spokane, Washington and James D. and wife, Linda of Britt; four daughters, Mary A. Place and husband, Gregory of Rochester, Minnesota, Janice L. Beckman and husband, James of Worthington, Minnesota, Janet L. Steenlage and husband, Les of Coralville and Karen L. Arndorfer and husband, Rob Curtner of East Lansing, Michigan; a daughter-in-law, Janice A. Arndorfer of Hampton; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are a sister, Frances Weber of Wesley and a sister-in-law, Christa Siemer of Aurora, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ben in 1977; a son, David, in 1987; three brothers, Clarence, Lee and Marvin; two sisters, Leona and one in infancy.

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