Gustafson, Arlene Edna (Schroeder) (1928 - 2020)

GUSTAFSON, SCHROEDER, IRWIN, LEINEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 1/13/2021 at 22:58:02

Arlene Gustafson, age 92, of Manilla, formerly of Irwin, died at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home in Manilla on Tuesday evening, December 22, 2020.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2020, at 11 AM at the United Methodist Church in Irwin with interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery south of Irwin. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until service time on Saturday, January 23, 2020, at the church.

Arlene Edna Gustafson, daughter of Carl and Ilo (Irwin) Schroeder, was born September 21, 1928, in Harlan, Iowa. She attended school in Irwin, graduating from Irwin High School in 1946. She then completed the teaching program at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Arlene taught school at Stratford.

On June 24, 1951, Arlene was united in marriage with Jerry Gustafson. In 1953, she began teaching in Irwin. Shortly thereafter, she took a break from teaching to raise her children. In 1959, she resumed teaching at Irwin, retiring in 1989.

Arlene was a member of the United Methodist Church in Irwin, where she held various offices and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She also was active with Delta Kappa Gamma, Irwin Town Council, the Manilla Manor Care Review Board, and the Irwin Historical Society. During her retirement, Arlene enjoyed playing cards, working her part-time jobs, traveling to Europe and visiting friends in Arizona.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Gustafson, in 1982; her parents and two infant sisters.

Arlene is survived by two daughters, Lee Ann and Gwen (Mark); two granddaughters, Cori and husband, Wayne, and Wendy; great-grandson, Caleb; great-granddaughter, Erin; three nieces: Kathy, Betty and Carolyn; and by other relatives and friends.

Source: findagrave.com; Ohde Funeral Home (ohdefuneralhome.com)
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