first teacher at East High School to continue teaching after marriage, for which she had to obtain special approval from the school administration. It was her philosophy that one must give back to the community, and Arletta was very active in civic organizations in Waterloo including the YWCA, Christmas Seals Society, Waterloo Visiting Nurse Association, Waterloo Women's Club, National Congress of Parents and Teachers, Broadway Theatre League, American Red Cross, and Black Hawk County Historical Society. She was a member of PEO, Delta Kappa Gamma and Delta Pi Epsilon. She was co-chairman of the Citizen's Committee for the School Bond Issue. She served in several capacities at Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was also very proud of being included in Who's Who of American Women based on her career and community activities. Arletta was a very devoted teacher who felt that she should be a mentor as well as teacher for her students. She worked hard to provide them with the business and social skills to make them successful. Arletta was very goal oriented for herself, her students, and her children and both encouraged and expected the highest level of achievement. Both she and Kay wanted their children to be able to achieve their highest goals in life. Arletta was very well known for driving around Waterloo in a pink '67 Mustang. It was the colors of West High at the time (old rose and black) and is still in the family. Arletta's themes in life were family, education, and community involvement. The family is very grateful to have her legacy as a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother. Survived by: two daughters, Kay Mary (David) Harrell and Karilyn Kober; three granddaughters, Lindsay Kay Harrell, Meredith Marie Harrell, and Jensen Kober Henry; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by: her husband, Kay L. Kober; her parents; two sisters, Marcella Elizabeth (Leo) Olsen and Elva Lillian (Robert) Wightman; two brothers, Ansgar and Hubert Refshauge; and son-in-law, J. William Henry. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.lockefuneralhome.com/obituaries/arletta-marie-refshauge-kober