Arlene June Duemler

DUEMLER, Arlene June Arlene was born in Grand Rapids on February 28, 1931 to Hilda and Marvin Hugmeyer, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by two brothers, Verne and Marv and a granddaughter, Jennifer Lambert. On April 7, 1947, Arlene married Kenneth H. Duemler, who has been and continues to be her protector. Arlene is also survived by their 7 children, Irene, Paul, Therese Kevin, Mary, Steve Sue, James Bridget and David. There are also 18 very caring grandchildren who adore their grandmother, Catherine Tom, John Becky, Tina Cory, Melissa Jason, Angela Brent, Kevin II Amy, Travis Brooke, Jennifer, Matt, Christopher and Gabriel. Also added to the family are 14 very precious great grandchildren, CJ, Jacob, Morgan, Hannah, Emma, Ryan, Taylor, Morgan, Kevin III, Luke, Conner, Peyton, a new baby due in September and 1 adopted angel in waiting. She is also survived by her sisters, Margaret and Shirley Dave; sister-in-law, Sharon; brother-in-law, Fred Joann. There are also several special nieces and nephews. Mom loved her family, everything in the world centered around her family. She was our confidant, sounding board, champion and cheer leader with a marvelous sense of humor. Mom loved to cook and would be the first one to fix a meal if someone did not feel good or she thought she could help out. And when she saw a need, she filled it. She always had a plan and urged us to complete our many tasks. Filling her wishes became our joy. Arlene/Wife/Mom/Grandma/Sister/Aunt will be missed but she will always be close to us in our hearts. She has given each of us a gift and shown us family is the most important thing in life. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1150 W. Centre Ave., with Rev. Fr. Chris Ankley and Rev. Fr. John Fleckenstein, Celebrants. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-8 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., where a Rosary Service will be recited at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Bronson Hospital Neo-Natal Department would be appreciated. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 1-269-343-1508