Arlene Francis Seiller Liefeld

1916 - 2013

Liefeld Arlene Francis Seiller Liefeld, 97, died peacefully October 28, 2013 at Wexner Heritage House. Born September 15, 1916, she graduated from Upper Arlington High School and attended Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She worked at Capital University as a secretary, developed an avid enthusiasm for Cap athletics and was later awarded their honorary degree. Arlene was a longtime resident of Bexley, member of Christ Lutheran Church and matriarch of her Wendy's Lunch Bunch. Preceded in death by beloved husband Dr. Theodore S. Liefeld, cherished sister and best friend Imogene Hall, and parents Leonard M. and Beatrice Gehring Seiller. Survived by Kathy (Bob) Curry of Cincinnati, Paul (Cynthia) Liefeld of Pittsburgh, and Mark (Becky) Liefeld of Columbus; grandchildren, David (Becca) Curry, Jenny (Aaron) Nunley, Allison (Jeff) Fillar, Ben Liefeld, Doug (Meg) Liefeld, Pierce Liefeld, Cynthia, Adrienne, and Christian Liefeld; and seven great-grandchildren. Special thanks from the family to the caring folks at Wexner Heritage House, Skilken Unit. Friends and family may call Friday, November 1 from 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER MIDTOWN CHAPEL, 229 E. State Street and Saturday, November 2 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2314 E. Main Street, Bexley, OH 43209; where a memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. officiated by Pastor Tim Iseringhausen, Pastor Tom Wolfe, and Pastor Bob Curry. A reception for friends and family will follow at the church. Private family burial at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Theodore S. Liefeld Fund at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E. Main St., Bexley, OH 43209 or to Christ Lutheran Church.