Arlene Lauer

Arlene Lauer passed away at Lakeside Medical Center on July 2, 2015 at the age of 88. Arlene was born in rural Burnett County, Wisconsin on October 5, 1926; the third of seven children born to Nels and Stella Nelson. Arlene was baptized into the Bethany Lutheran Congregation of Grantsburg, Wisconsin in November of 1927. She graduated from Grantsburg High School. In 1947, it was at the Grantsburg Roller Rink that she met Ernest Lauer a handsome sailor that had just returned from WWII Service. Ernie and Arlene were married on September 4, 1948 and resided in Pine City until her death. Arlene was an active member of the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church for more than 60 years. She truly enjoyed working with the church ladies; quilting on Monday mornings, serving for weddings and funerals with her church circle members. And Arlene loved socializing with her card club friends. Arlene was the happiest when she was in her kitchen baking and preparing wonderful family meals. Over the years she cooked, canned, and baked up a storm. If you stopped by the Lauer’s home for a visit, Arlene was always delighted to feed you. Her Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving Day meals will always be savored; her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will each remember something that was especially made just for them. A highlight of the year was the family tradition of getting together for the great Pine County Fair Parade, she looked forward to spending time catching up with her grandchildren and spoiling the great grandchildren. Arlene is survived by her husband Ernie, children; Ronald (Ellen) Lauer of Rush City, Janet (Ron) Christenson of Waconia, Steven (Carol) Lauer of Edina, 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Sister Donnis (Gene) Benson of St. Croix Falls and brother Alden (Marian) Nelson of Oak Park Heights. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents Nels & Stella Nelson, brothers Lawrence Nelson and Lyle Nelson, sisters Beverly Norling and Bernice Olson. Reverend Vicki Vander Vegt will officiate at a funeral service for Arlene Lauer; 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2015 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for Sunday evening 5-8:00 p.m. at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City and one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Funeral arrangements for Arlene Lauer of Pine City are entrusted to the; Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.funeralandcremationservice.com