Arleen E. Herman

Arleen E. Herman (nee Koester) of Grafton passed away surrounded by her daughter and family on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the age of 101 years.

She was born on Sept. 15, 1918, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Wilma and Walter Koester.

 She is survived by her daughter Audrey J. (Art) Crowell; and grandsons Adam (Stephani), Joseph (Mary) and Brian (Holly).

She also is survived by eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Tyler, Bethany, Chyanne, Corrine, Joseph II, Selia and Deliah, nieces and nephews and her other “daughters.”

Arleen was preceded in death by her husband Joseph; her parents; two brothers, Elroy and Milton; two sisters-in-law, Ruth and Elaine; and her nephews Alan Koester and Fred Petersen.

Extra loving thoughts are extended to her church family at St. John Lutheran Church in Grafton, Wis., her dear friends Bonnie and Jane and her friends at Manchester Heights.

Her family would like to extend their gratitude for the wonderful care she received from Compassus Hospice Care, Dr. Faust and her staff. The visits from Pastor Jim and Chaplain Steve were so much appreciated.

Arleen will be deeply missed. A celebration of her life will be at a later date.