Arlene Elsie Schlenvogt

Arlene E. Schlenvogt Arlene Schlenvogt, age 89 years of Port Washington, died Thursday evening, January 26, 2012 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton with her family at her side. She was born November 1, 1922 in Cedarburg, daughter of Ewald and Meta Rintelman Jaeger. On November 13, 1943, she married Earl Schlenvogt at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. The couple farmed in the Town of Port Washington. He preceded her in death in 2005. Mrs. Schlenvogt was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Grafton. She was known for her German potato salad, her Port Washington egg route, sheepshead and Homemakers club, former 4-H leader, and especially for the thousands of greeting cards she mailed to family and friends. Survivors include her five children Earl Jr. (Bonnie) of Port Washington, Alan (Donna) of Belgium, Gary (Doris) of Port Washington, Linda (Dale) Rudd of Waubeka, and Lee (Pam) of Port Washington. 12 grandchildren Julie (Mike) Brey, Eric (Janice), Chad (Jenny), Jodi (Jody) Schubert, Sara (Jon) Gelo, Carrie (Steve) Schaefer, Billie Jo Loberg, Melissa, Megan, Paul, and Roberta Schlenvogt, and Adam Fellenz, 9 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, her spec...[more]

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friend Katie, her care givers Tanya and Jackie, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl, daughter Joanne, and sister Dorothy Kruke. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 11 AM at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 1621 Second Ave., Grafton, with Pastor Franz Rigert officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Port Washington. Visitation at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington on Friday from 3-8 PM and at the CHURCH Saturday from 10 AM until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Ozaukee 4-H Foundation, or Waubeka Flag Day Foundation appreciated.