Arlene Heller
April 6, 1932 ~ May 3, 2013
Arlene “Rosie” (Roseland) Heller, 81, of Faulkton, passed away, Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
All of the services and arrangements are at Arlene’s request.
A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2013 at Our Savior Lutheran, Faulkton with Pastor Tammy Craker presiding. A graveside service was held at 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Faulkton Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to join the family for the services and for a time of fellowship following the services at the community center.
Arlene was born on April 26, 1932 to George and Genvieve (Neuroth) Roseland. Arlene was born and raised south of Seneca on the family farm. She and her siblings would ride their horses to Hanson School cross country each day. While in the first grade, her sister would take Arlene and the teacher to school in a bobsled during the winter. In order for her to attend high school, her high school years were spent living in Faulkton with other friends in The Chambers house. A lifelong friendship was made with these special friends. After high school, Arlene worked as a telephone operator and clerk at the Turner Drug Store.
While attending a local baseball game, a cute guy with a wiggly butt caught her eye. Months later, she married that cute guy. On March 1, 1954, she wed Milton Heller. They began farming at the family farmstead in Orient. In 1957, they moved and began their farm and ranching operation in the Seneca area. They lived on the farm until moving to Faulkton in 1991.
Sunrise was the favorite part of Rosie's day. One of her greatest passions was riding a horse and working cattle. This is when she was at her happiest. Arlene was known around town for her caramel rolls and peanut butter bars.
She was a founding member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Faulkton. She was member of the VFW Auxiliary and an 81 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Arlene is survived by her three sons, Steve of Sioux Falls, Craig (Tanya) of Fort Pierre and Tom (Judy) of Seneca; daughter Kim Vennard of Sioux Falls; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her sister Bernadine (Sister) Selting and her child hood and lifelong friend Jean Deiter.
Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and brother, Dean Roseland.
No flowers, please.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Arlene’s arrangements.
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Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to each of you on the loss of your Mom/Grandma. Rosie was a wonderful lady full of spunk and laughter. She will be greatly missed. May our prayers bring comfort to you and your family.
In Deepest Sympathy, Jeff and JoDee Bryant.
To all of Arlene’s family – what a grand lady – we have enjoyed her humor for years – she will be missed — cherish the memories – Jim & Kathy
I am very sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing, but I know she is in a better place. She was always good to me and I always enjoyed visiting with her. I loved her wit and sense of humor.
Dallas Henry & Family
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers as you say good-bye to your mom/grandma. I’ll bet her & your dad are happy to be together once again.
With Love & Sympathy
Dave & Michele
Sorry to hear about your mother,
who was a friend to everyone.
I enjoyed the many recipes we traded and the Christmas gifts she gave me while I worked at Cenex.My husband enjoyed the many,many cups of coffee at the Hellers,when he picked up their milk.We speak of them often.
Larry & Ruth Hartley
Steve, Craig, Kim and Tom. Sorry to hear of your Mom passing away. She was a great lady. She raised a great bunch of kids. Appreciate what your folks did for all of us. Love you guys.
Hank & Shari
We are thinking of you in these difficult times. Arlene was such a special lady, she will be remembered by all her family and friends.
All our love and sympathies go to the family of Arlene Heller. Now is the time to pray for the soul of Arlene, a wonderful woman, wife,mother and friend….she also knew how to cook!mmmm. She installed all her best into her children she brought onto this earth. Now it is time to carry it on. Love you all.
Steve, Craig, Tom, and Kim,
Please accept my prayers and condolences. I’m sure there is a special place in heaven for loving mothers, and Rosie is forever smiling down on you.
God bless you.
Melanie (Sunne) Johnson
Steve, Craig,Tom,Kim
So sorry to read of your mother’s death. Know that many will be thinking of your family during these difficult days.
Tom, Craig, Kim, Steve & families,
We are unfortunately not going to be able to make it back for Arlene’s services, due to having a sick little one, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Arlene was a wonderful great aunt and I will miss her dearly. I enjoyed going to visit her whenever I was back in Faulkton and am happy she was able to recently meet my new little one. I have many fond childhood memories of her,such as holiday dinners at the farm and later at the house in town. She made some of the best food I have eaten! I especially was fond of the cheese balls that she would make my sister and I every time we would come to Grandma Bernadine’s.
Arlene was a very special lady and a very good friend of the Hagenlocks(and everyone’s friend!)
I’m sure Otto and Grace welcomed her with open arms. I got to know her well through them.
I remember the yearly church soup and sandwich at the Senior Center and everyone waiting for Arlene to purchase the fantastic baked goods she brought!
Cherish the memories!
Heller Families,
We are so sorry for your loss in the passing of Arlene. She always looked out for Herb and Gladine across the street. It was fitting that she was again across the hall from Gladine in the nursing home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May your loving memories give you great comfort.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rosie was a one in a millon and I feel very fortunate to have known her. Carol
So very sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful, kind, funny, and loving woman. Steve, Craig, Kim, and Tom: my deepest sympathy to you and your families. I don’t know if you remember me from back in the ’70s, but your parents were very kind to me at that time.
Steve and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a parent is hard. Your mom sounds like quite a lady.
Johanna
Steve and family,
Sorry about the loss of your mother.
We send our sincere sympathy to Arlene’s family. She was such a neat lady. We always enjoyed our many trips to the NFR with her. I always think of her whenever I make a dessert she gave me the recipe for. May you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of her.