In loving memory of

Arlene Joan Goemaat
November 18, 2011

Arlene Joan Goemaat, of Lovilia, age 75, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at her residence in Lovilia under the care of Hospice of Central Iowa. She was born to Charles and Cornelia (VanderVeer) Miller on March 25, 1936 in Runnels, Iowa.

Arlene married Chester Goemaat on May 18, 1953 in Knoxville. They were blessed with seven children. Arlene retired from Pella Corporation. Chester died on January 21, 2008. She was a member of the New Life Church in Knoxville. She enjoyed canning, baking, painting, playing cards, and especially spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Vern Dale (Jayne) Goemaat of Hamilton, Chester Jr. (Diane) Goemaat of Knoxville, Cheryl (Robbie) Long of Osage Beach, MO, Vince (Kathy) Goemaat of Hamilton, Teresa (Tony) Paterno of Lebanon, MO, Tamie Goemaat of Lovilia, and Tim Goemaat and Kathi Schelker of Oskaloosa, twenty-four grandchildren, and fourty-four great grandchildren. Arlene is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Chester.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Sinnott Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lovilia with Pastor Leo Freel officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, November 21, 2011 opening to the public at 1:00 p.m. and the family will be present from 6-8 p.m. at the Sinnott Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lovilia. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa.
Online condolences may be left for the family at sinnottpierschbacher.com.

Tributes

G.FORD wrote on Nov 28, 2011:

"I am so sorry for your loss. May "the God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God's Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time. "

Dean Family wrote on Nov 22, 2011:

"Our sympathy to your family. We really enjoyed getting to know her and are blessed to have Vince and Kathy in our lives. She will be missed but is rejoicing with family in Gods house now. Praying for comfort and peace."

meg and rusty birkenholz and family wrote on Nov 22, 2011:

"we are thinking about u guys during this difficult time she will be loved and missed meg , rusty and family"

Patti DeGross wrote on Nov 21, 2011:

"My sincere sympathy to the entire Goemaat family. May you cherish your memories through this difficult time. God Bless!"

Jeff & Jamie Baker wrote on Nov 21, 2011:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with your Family. "

dennis smith wrote on Nov 21, 2011:

"arlene was a good woman and a kind hearted person my prayers go out to the family."

Judy sytsma wrote on Nov 21, 2011:

"Arlene was such a sweet heart. Friendly. Smiling. She cherished her family. So many memories of her and Chet. Who could forget when they danced together? Good memories. May God give you strength. We will miss her...."

Paul & Pic Lanphier wrote on Nov 21, 2011:

"Arlene was a wonderful person and dear friend! She will be missed by all. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all."

Julie Watertor wrote on Nov 20, 2011:

"My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. Arlene touched so many lives, in so many ways. Even though my daughters do not remember Arlene, and its been far too many years since we all lost contact, my family wants you to know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers."