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Arlene Fest Obituary
Arlene Fest, 87, of Pataskala, OH, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2025 at Tuscany Gardens Nursing Home.
Born on January 25th, 1938, Arlene was the beloved daughter of Wallace and Esther Brocker. She was known throughout her life for her love of family, her husband, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked as a registered nurse for many years.
Her warmth and selflessness touched the lives of everyone around her, and her legacy will live on through the memories she created with those she loved the most.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Fest. She is survived by her children, Valerie (Donnie) Woods, Cheryl (Don) Ribble, David (Lisa) Fest, Brian Fest. Her grandchildren Sydney, Hayley, Dylan, Matthew, Nathan, Christopher, and April along with several great grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service in remembrance of Arlene on May 10th at 11am at Faithwalk Ministries, 941 Prestige Blvd, Lancaster Ohio.
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