Gail G. Arlen

Gail G. Arlen, 68, Wausau died Sunday July 31, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 24, 1943, in Mosinee, daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret (Konieczko) Altenburg. On May 25, 1963, she married Robert Arlen at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. He survives. Among her employments through the years, Gail worked at the former Citizens Bank, Poland Chiropractic and retired from Aqua Finance. In the spirit of giving back to her community, she was an active volunteer for several causes including Wausau Manor Nursing Home. Among her favorite things to do were attending flea market and rummage sales. She had the unique ability of finding the just the right item and helping others do the same. The Holidays were special for Gail and she enjoyed decorating for each one and the family gatherings that brought everyone together. Above all she will be remembered by her family for the immeasurable love she had for them, especially her grandchildren. When her children were in school, Gail was a member of the G.D. Jones Mothers Club and this organization created friendships that carry on to this day. She collected angels, enjoyed her gardens, fed the birds, watched butterflies, recognizing them as a symbol of new life. The Wisconsin Valley Fair this year will be without one of its most avid attendees, Gail. She loved the excitement, the shows, the food and the fun. Survivors include her husband, Robert Arlen, Wausau, three children, Mark (Sherri) Arlen, Wausau, Lori (Scott) Zimick, Wausau and Lisa L. (Randall J.) Lang, Wausau, five grandchildren, Alicia (Andrew) Westphal, Milwaukee, Jessica Arlen, Wausau, Bobbi Jo Zimick, Wausau, Justin R. Lang and Travis M. Lang, both of Wausau, six sisters, Jean Ann (Claude) Witzeling, Wausau, Marjorie Geary, Mosinee, Glenwyn Johnson, Mosinee, LaVonne (Elmer) Finck, Hays, Kan., Peggy Kraklow, Mosinee, Rita (Slugger) Bergstrom, Fort Meyers, Fla., a brother-in-law, Edward Rindfleisch, Cary, Ill., nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Rindfleisch, brother-in-law, Martin Johnson, other family and friends. The funeral mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 6, 2011, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. Rev. Robert Thorn will preside. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Wausau. Friends may call on Friday from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Peterson/Kramer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Ave., Wausau and again on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. There will be a parish rosary 8:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Stewart Avenue funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com