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Arlene Stuchl Obituary
Arlene Marie (Datel) Stuchl was born on January 11, 1932, to Frank and Sylvia (Urban) Datel in Linwood, Nebraska. She graduated from Linwood Public School in 1948, and married Milo Stuchl on September 24,1949, in North Bend, Nebraska. Milo and Arlene had four children.
Arlene worked as a nurse's aide, produce manager at Dufek's Jack & Jill, and later at Didier's Grocery in the produce department.
Arlene enjoyed listening to polka music, going to dances, caring for her house plants and flower garden, cooking family meals, reading, doing puzzles, and attending events with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Arlene is survived by her 2 Daughters: Linda (Bob) Pacula of Malcolm, and Patty (Danny) Alvarado of Omaha; 1 Son: Larry (Kaye) Stuchl of Columbus; 8 Grandchildren: Lorie (Ben) Heimann, Dave (Halea) Pacula, Amy Pacula, MaRanda (Joe) Nickolite, Terrin Cerny, Lane Cerny, Sara (Art) Bailey, Josh (Sarah) Stuchl; 10 Great-Grandchildren; Niece: Bev (Bob) Hurner; and Nephew: Dennis (Connie) Sorensen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Milo Stuchl, son Timothy Stuchl (1959), brother Joseph Datel, sister Bessie (Leonard) Odvody, sister-in-law Libbie (Edwin) Sorensen, nephew Gary Sorensen, and friend George Mesch.
Private family services will be held with inurnment in the Linwood Cemetery.
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John Tlamka
September 28, 2025
Loved her so much ! Always felt good visiting her . She tried (in vain) to teach me to polka !!! Haha. Would have enjoyed another visit with her !!!
Betty Vest
November 12, 2024
Arlene was such nice `backyard´ neighbor of ours. I enjoyed visiting with her either at Jack and Jill where she worked or out in our backyards! She will be missed by her family!
Doug and Betty Vest
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