Arlin Lundberg

Arlin E. Lundberg, age 73, of Albert City, Iowa died December 28, 2022 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Memorial services will take place Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albert City. Burial will immediately follow the service in the Fairfield Township Cemetery in Albert City. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the CHURCH. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Arlin Eugene Lundberg was born on February 20, 1949, in Storm Lake, Iowa. His parents were Carl and Minnie Lundberg of Marathon, Iowa. He was welcomed home by his older sisters: Janet (Gale) and Carol Lundberg. The family lived on a farm four miles north and 1/2 mile east from Albert City. Arlin lived most of his life on the farm. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He attended summer church camps in Okoboji. He remained a lifetime member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Arlin graduated from Albert City-Truesdale Community School in 1967. During the summers and Saturdays, he worked at Superior Manufacturing Company. He attended Iowa Central Community College. While in Fort Dodge, Iowa he worked at Iowa Beef Company. In 1969 he enlisted into the Army specializing in tanks. Next, he was stationed in Germany until 1971. While there, Carol, his sister, was able to visit him and tour Germany and London with him. It was wonderful break for both. Arlin was honorably discharged from the Army in 1971 when his mother and father needed him back home due to health concerns. Arlin enrolled for classes at Buena Vista for farm management with several local farmers. He continued to help work the family farm. He was a Federal Grain Inspector in Albert City. Although Arlin worked various jobs throughout his life, he loved farming, farrowing pigs, and managing pig confinement facilities. He won awards for his performance of maintaining and operating his locations to a high level of perfection. Arlin married Fran Lundberg on February 12, 1994, in Storm Lake Methodist Church. They enjoyed eating out and watching sports together and attending Twins Yankee games, Iowa Hawkeyes and Green Bay Packers. Arlin loved going to concerts, raising 4-H livestock, going to the Clay County Fair, getting together with his sisters, family birthdays and holidays. One of his greatest attributes was remembering important dates and so many peoples’ birthdays in the past and present. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Francine Lundberg, his sisters: Janet (James) Gale of Omaha, Nebraska; Carol Lundberg of Omaha, Nebraska; his nieces: Julia Gale of Lincoln, Nebraska; Jennifer (Jarvis) Nettles of Omaha, Nebraska; stepchildren: Amy (Patty) Connelly of Des Moines, Iowa; Eric Langner (Kara) and family of Ankeny, Iowa; sister in-law: Laurie Allen of Aurelia, Iowa. Arlin was preceded in death by his parents: Carl and Minnie Lundberg; grandparents: Carl Frithiof Lundberg and Julia Lundberg; Henry J. DeWall and Emma DeWall; many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial has been established in Arlin’s memory for later designations. Blessed be the life and memory of Arlin Lundberg.

Arlin Lundberg

February 20, 1949 - December 28, 2022