Arlene A. Kruzan (nee Hoepner), age 86, of Horicon, was called to her heavenly home while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Matthews of Horicon.
Arlene was born on September 8, 1926 in the town of Wayne to the late Rudy and Lillie (nee Bartelt) Hoepner. In 1944 she graduated from Kewaskum High School and began working briefly for Purity Cheese Company, Pick Manufacturing, and Amity Leather. On November 30, 1946, Arlene was united in marriage to James Kruzan at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Theresa where she was a life long member. Shortly after her marriage, Arlene became a homemaker raising her two girls from small on. She also kept a big garden and loved flowers. For many years Arlene cared for her aunt Pauline. When her aunt no longer needed her care, Arlene gave of her time by cooking at the legion club house in Theresa. She was an avid Legion Auxiliary Club Member of the Theresa American Legion Post #270 for 66 years.
Arlene is survived by her two daughters, Dianne Lynn (Frederick) Zingsheim of Theresa and Linda Mae (Courtney) Daniel of Mayville; her brother, Rev. Robert (Virginia) Hoepner; two sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and many other relatives and friends.
Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents, Rudy and Lillie Hoepner; her step-mother, Agnes Hoepner; her parents-in-law, William and Helen Kruzan Sr.; two aunts, Elsie Bartelt and Pauline Hoepner; her sister, Janet Maurin; three sisters-in-law; and five brothers-in-law.
Funeral services in honor of Arlene will be held on Thursday, November 15th at 1:00 pm at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church (113 E. Bonduel St. Theresa). Rev. Jon Learman will officiate and burial will follow in Theresa Union Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 11:00 am until the time of service.
Memorials to St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church or Generations Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to pastors Jon Learman and Paul Schupmann as well as the staff of Generations Hospice and Matthews of Horicon for all of the prayers and loving care that was given to their mom.