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Their lives revolved around their children, Dennis (Carol) Rambaud, Susan (Terry) Reese, and Karen (Bill) Wonsick; grandchildren, Michelle (Mark) Pamer, Dennis (Lisa) Rambaud, Chad (Jen) Reese, Brett (Katie) Reese, Nathaniel (April) Wonsick, Tiffany Wonsick (BJ Burick), and Amy (Bryan) Mutchler; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Arlene was born March 17, 1923, daughter of the late Susie and Jacob Moesle.
Otto was born February 8, 1924, and was the son of the late Otto and Ruthlene Rambaud.
Otto spent over two years in the South Pacific building airstrips during WWII. He was a Sergeant in the Army and received three bronze stars for his duty in the Pacific Theater.
Otto retired in 1983 from the former Republic Steel Corporation where he was an electrician and foreman. He was a great woodworker, making beautiful furniture and carving magnificent birds and animals.
Arlene was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and doing things for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
They enjoyed traveling in their RV for 25 years, spending winters in Florida and Arizona.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
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Jim and Candy Barkan
November 17, 2025
Dear Karen, Bill and family,
Sending sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your Dad, Karen. You took such good care of him. He is at peace in Heaven now and back with your Mom. May God give you comfort and may your memories see you through your loss.
God Bless you,
Jim and Candy Barkan
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