Arlene E. Movall

Arlene E. Movall, age 94, of Schaller, Iowa was called home by her Savior on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Schaller Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Burial will follow in the E & R Cemetery in rural Schaller. Visitation will take place Monday, September 5, 2016 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Arlene Elizabeth (Grotjohn) Movall was born at home in Eden Township, Schaller, Iowa, on August 22, 1922 to Frank and Lillie (Krause) Grotjohn. As a youth, Arlene attended Eden #9 Country School and graduated from Schaller High School in 1940. She married Verner E. Movall on December 10, 1944. To this union three sons were born; Russell, Loren and Jay who died in infancy. Arlene’s faith was strong. She was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong faithful member of the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in rural Schaller. She held many offices in the Women’s Fellowship group. This church closed in 2006 when she and Verner joined the Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Arlene was a lady with style and grace. She enjoyed her home, being a homemaker and loved to entertain her family and friends. She belonged to Eden Neighbors, Clover Club and several bridge clubs. Her hobbies included cooking, playing bridge and handiwork. She spent countless hours embroidering kitchen towels, pillow cases and wall hangings. Like everything else in her life, it was done meticulously. Arlene and Verner went on many trips with Dekalb and later enjoyed several bus tours. She was an avid Twins fan. She watched as many games as she could fit in and for many years joined her family in Minneapolis to take in a game. Family came first. She loved the holidays and get-togethers with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arlene was a giving person. She put others first and always thought of the good in a person or situation. Arlene will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Left to cherish her memory are son, Russell Movall of Sioux City, Iowa; son, Loren (Kathy) Movall of Storm Lake; grandson, Alan (Jennifer) Movall of Schaller, granddaughter, Jackie (Cory) Schubert of Minneapolis, Minnesota; grandson, Mark (Heidi) Movall of Schaller; granddaughter, Molly (Daniel) Jansen of Grimes, Iowa; step-grandson’s, Steve (Stava) Wilbur, Michael (Megan) Wilbur; great-grandchildren, Alex and Grant Movall; Connor, Calvin and Cade Schubert; Aaden and Jasper Movall; Jacob and Elyse Jansen, step-great-grandchildren, Ely and Maya Wilbur and Chase and Tyler Wilbur; sister; Dorothea Saathoff of Storm Lake; sister-in-law, Wanette Movall of Alta; sister-in-law, Barb Movall, Storm Lake, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding Arlene in death was her husband, Verner and infant son, Jay; her parents, Frank and Lillie Grotjohn; brother, J. Eugene Grotjohn.

Arlene E. Movall

August 22, 1922 - September 2, 2016