Arlene E. Schroeder, age 86 of Potter, was called home by our Lord to her eternal resting place in heaven on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was born on November 29, 1928 in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Emil & Meta (Behn) Janke. On October 7, 1950 she married Vernon Schroeder at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion. Arlene was a wonderful baker and worked for Stellbrink Bakery for many years. She also worked as a bookkeeper for the family businesses, baby sat for her grandchildren and did domestic work for homes in Chilton. She was a role model for the perfect mother, always giving of herself to her children and spoiling her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, canning, embroidery, bowling, puzzles, playing cards and listening to music, but most of all she had a deep love for her family and God. She will be missed more than words can express. Arlene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Rantoul and the Potter Community Association. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Vernon, her children, Dennis (Eunice) Schroeder, Susan (Ken) Pruess and Bonnie (Doug) Wesener, 7 grandchildren, Craig (Amy) Schroeder, Jamie Schroeder, Adam (Amy) Pruess, Ryan (Angela) Pruess, Jenny (Brandon) Strelow, Jeremy (Jessica) Wesener and Nathan (Ashley) Wesener, 11 great grandchildren, Natalie Schroeder, Isaac, Claire and Landon Pruess, Zoe, Laney and Maxwell Pruess, Matthew Strelow, Oliver Wesener, Tyson and Addelyn Wesener, a sister-in-law Dorothy Labitzky, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Alois and Elaine Schroeder and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Milda (Joe) Dvorachek, 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Eldor (Evelyn) Janke, Earl (Doloris) Janke, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wilmer (Arlane) Schroeder, Harold (Delores) Hartz, Norman Labitzky and Alverta Schroeder. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 19 at 4:00 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul. The Rev. Patrick Niles will officiate. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Brillion. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. with the funeral to follow at 4:00 P.M. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com The family wishes to say a special thanks to the caring staff at Atrium Care Center in Chilton.
