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Barrett Arlene Obituary
Arlene M. Barrett, age 82, of 1191 Weeping Willow Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Wisconsin Rapids Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 26, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Pastor Kent Raddatz will officiate, burial will be at a later date in Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, and again at the Church on Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.
Arlene was born August 11, 1930 in Kewaskum, WI to the late Aloysius and Marietta (O'keefe) Steger. She married Jack Barrett on April 13, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI; he died April 6, 2009. Arlene and her husband Jack owned and operated Barrett's Auction Center in Wisconsin Rapids. She was a member of the American Cribbage Congress. Arlene was an avid card and cribbage tournament player, loved trips to the casino, was a veracious reader and enjoyed crocheting beautiful doilies and afghans.
Arlene is survived by her children; Michael (Melita) Barrett of Wisconsin Rapids, Patrick (Linda) Barrett of Wisconsin Rapids, grandchildren Alyson (Jesse) Gildenzopf, Michael Barrett Jr., Shannon Barrett, Ryan Rowe, Nicholas (Tara) Barrett, great-grandchildren Isaiah Rowe, Alexis Rowe, Patrick Gutknecht, Brooklyn Thompson, Declan Gildenzopf, sisters June (Robert) Leigh, Patricia (Robert) Kasubaski, brothers John (Pat) Steger, Jim (Beverly) Steger and Larry Steger.
She was preceded in death by her parents Aloysius and Marrietta Steger, husband Jack Barrett, sister Beatrice (Joseph) Stemler, Marjorie (Pete) Thiel, brothers Al Steger, Tom Steger and infant brother Kenneth Steger.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barrett Arlene
December 30, 2013
I miss you so very much mom. I Love You! Patrick
Amanda & Kraig Dotter
July 26, 2013
Linda & Pat,
Our deepest sympathy.
Charles and Judy Conn
July 24, 2013
Was so surprised to hear about your mother's death. She will be missed. We always had such fun at the auctions. Our deepest sympathy, Charlie and Judy(Hancock) Conn
July 23, 2013
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Chuck Korte
Dave & Sheri (Nabbefeldt) Cox
July 22, 2013
Deepest Sympathy to you all.
Tim & Michele Meacham
July 22, 2013
Mike, Pat, & Family,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace knowing your Mom and Dad are together once again. With sympathy....
Shirley and Art Jung
July 22, 2013
Mike and family: I know how hard it is to lose your Mother. God be with you at this sad time. There is a new bright star shining in the sky. May it's light remind you of the love your Mother had for you and give you comfort.
Rhonda Bohn-Kaenan
July 22, 2013
Linda & Pat,
My sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Mother-in-Law. She was a really nice lady and I enjoyed chatting with her when I worked at the casino and she would come in for an evening or afternoon of fun. My sympathy.
Roger Small
July 22, 2013
To the whole Barrett family, sorry to hear of your lost. Now Jack and Arlene will be together again.
July 22, 2013
sorry to hear of your loss our prayers go out to you Vic and Donna Getzloff Mooresville Nc
Kevin and Pam DeBoer
July 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
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