Arlene Mabel Krueger

Arlene Mabel Krueger, 94, of Rochester passed away on October 4, 2025.

She was born on January 9, 1931, to John and Mabel (Wagner) Jans in Shell Rock, Iowa, at the family farm.  Arlene attended country schools in her early years. She attended high school first at Readlyn, Iowa, and then Denver, Iowa where she graduated in 1948; she was on the women's basketball team and was also a cheerleader. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on July 3, 1949, and married Donald A. Krueger on May 19, 1950, at the same church.

Arlene had several positions during her career; she was employed by Lutheran Mutual Insurance Co. of Waverly, Iowa, Kress Stores in Hutchinson, Kansas, worked as a school aid at Hempstead High School, Dubuque, Iowa, and finished her career at Norwest Mortgage of Rochester, MN.  She was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, and participated in the ladies' Sarah Circle, Shalom Christ Care group, Funeral Committee, helped with counting/recording church offerings, enjoyed Bible Studies, and loved being a part of the quilting group.  She was an avid quilter, winning several county and regional awards. She also loved cooking/baking and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Arlene is survived by two daughters, Mary Hanley and Lisa (Ford) Erickson; four grandchildren, Matthew Hanley (Kate), Allison Heil (Christopher), Kai Erickson, and Cody Erickson; her sister, Velda Myers; and three great grandchildren, Miles Hanley, Avery Heil and Sean Heil.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; son-in-law, Michael Hanley; her parents and several extended family members.

A Memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the visitation one hour prior to the service. A light luncheon will be served following the service.

The memorial service will also be available via livestream from the church website: https://www.redeemer-rochester.com/church-online/ Interment will be a private family gathering in Denver, Iowa, at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery to be arranged later.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the music program can be sent to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 869 – 7 ^th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN 55904, in memory of Arlene.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com .