Arlene M. Grundmeier

Arlene M. Grundmeier, age 95, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Schaller. Visitation will take place Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 4-7:00 p.m. with a rosary prayed at 4:00 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Arlene Margaret Bernhardt was born May 3, 1922, the daughter of Fred and Isabell (Kallmer) Bernhardt, on a farm south of Early, Iowa. She grew up north of Odebolt, then moved to the Schaller area where she graduated from Schaller High School in 1939. Arlene received a two year teaching degree from Buena Vista College and taught two years in Galva, Iowa. On July 10, 1944, Arlene married Art Grundmeier at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller. They had four children: Ann, Barbara, Carol, and Dennis. They lived 51 years on the same farm in Eden Township. In 1995, they moved to Emerald Park in Storm Lake, and later to Lake Point Villa in Storm Lake. Arlene held offices in the St. Joseph Catholic church in Schaller, was a member of the Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of America, social clubs, the Pinochle Couple Club for 58 years, Legion of Mary, BV Hospital Auxiliary, and volunteered for the Sac County Hospice. She especially enjoyed traveling, and attending her grandchildren’s activities. Survivors include her daughters: Ann and Carol Grundmeier of Storm Lake, Iowa; Barbara (Rich) Jorgensen of Schaller, Iowa; Dennis (Sharmin) Grundmeier of Schaller, Iowa; grandchildren: Cari (Kyle) Fulcher of Omaha, Nebraska; Chris Jorgensen of Kansas City, Missouri; Craig (Hilary) Grundmeier of Holstein, Iowa; Jon (Val) Grundmeier of Altoona, Iowa; Allison Grundmeier; Roxanne Grundmeier of Bella Vista, Arkansas; great grandchildren: Ellie and Emily Fulcher, Tristen Stone, Mia Grundmeier, Harper and Joel Grundmeier; brothers: Richard (Margaret) Bernhardt of Litiz, Pennsylvania; LaDon (Norma) Bernhardt of Florissant, Missouri; sisters-in-law: Ilene Bernhardt of Dike, Iowa, Gladys (Don) Kestel; many nieces and nephews. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Art; infant grandson, Nicholas Jorgensen; brothers: Bob (Lois) Bernhardt, Jim Bernhardt, Wes (Allie) Bernhardt; and in-laws: August and Marie Grundmeier; Erv (Mildred) Grundmeier, Harold Grundmeier, Viola (Curt) Dills, and Mel (Agnes) Grundmeier.

Arlene M. Grundmeier

May 3, 1922 - August 6, 2017