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Obituary for Arlene Ruth Paluch
Arlene R. Paluch, 91, of Oconto, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at Woodland Villages, Oconto. Arlene was born November 26, 1924 in Green Bay to the late Clifford and Dorothy (Palmer) Elkey. She married Jules Paluch on September 4, 1947. He preceded her in death on August 26, 2010. Arlene graduated from Mountain High School and then from Holy Family Nursing School in Manitowoc. She spent her first year in nursing in San Antonio, TX and then moved to Oconto and worked at the Oconto Memorial Hospital. She also worked for Dr. Zantow for twenty three years. Upon his death she returned to Oconto Memorial Hospital, in charge of infectious control. The last ten years of her career were spent at Riverside Nursing Home as Director of Nursing. Arlene was an avid walker, seamstress, and water color artist. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and traveled extensively. Arlene was active in the community with her volunteer work.
Arlene was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker to three daughters, Catherine (Robert) Herald, Middleton; Patricia (Steven) Heimerman, Oconto; Janice Daniels, Oconto; a son, Thomas Paluch, New Ulm, MN; a sister, Marge Christenson, Green Bay; four grandchildren Andrew Heimerman, Paula (Paul) LeCalsey, James (Jennifer) Herald, Jeffrey (Amanda) Herald; and two great grandchildren, Sophia LeCalsey and Ried Herald. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Leland Christenson.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 9 to 11 AM Saturday, February 27, 2016. Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established.
