Service Information
Arlene Gehlen, age 93, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 14, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota with interment following at the Glencoe Catholic Cemetery in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Friday, May 14, 2021, from 10:00-10:45 A.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Social distancing requirements will be followed and masks are required.
Online Guest Book is available at www.mcbridechapel.com
Obituary
Arlene Marjorie (Tupa) Gehlen was born on April 26, 1928, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of George Sr. and Alice (Chap) Tupa. Arlene was baptized as an infant on May 6, 1928, by Fr. Wenceslaus Skluzacek, received her 1st Communion on April 7, 1940, by Fr. Francis Tomek and later was confirmed in her faith as a youth on October 25, 1942, also by Fr. Francis Tomek all at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. She received her education in Silver Lake, Minnesota, graduating with the Silver Lake High School Class of 1946, as valedictorian. Arlene continued her education taking investment courses.
Arlene was united in marriage to Orville Gehlen at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Arlene and Orville made their home in Richfield, MN; Mauston, WI; and then moved back to Glencoe in 1961. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Sandra and Suzanne.
Arlene worked as an investment representative at Marquette Bank and Wells Fargo in Hutchinson until 2002 when she retired. She started in the 1950’s in banking as a teller then teller supervisor at the Northwest Bank in Bloomington. She was an active member of Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe. As her ministry to the church, she was a reader at Mass, member of the Parish Council and volunteered for many events. Arlene was on the Gift Shop Board at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, and a member of the Red Hat Society and the Glencoe Study Club.
Arlene enjoyed antique buying, shopping, decorating and playing bridge and other card games. Family and friends were very important to her and she treasured the time spent with them.
Arlene passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 93 years and 12 days.
Blessed be her memory.
Arlene is survived by her;
Daughters, Sandra Krebsbach and her husband, Norbert “Nob”, of Mendota Heights, MN,
Suzanne Tudor and her husband, Mark, of Plymouth, MN;
Grandchildren, Mary Krebsbach of Eagan, MN,
Katherine Gries and her husband, Thomas, of Barrington, IL;
Great Grandchildren, Mason Krebsbach, Anna Krebsbach, Maeve Gries, Clair Gries;
Brother, George Tupa and his wife, Eyone, of Glencoe, MN,
Roy Tupa and his wife, Sharon, of Glencoe, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.
Arlene was preceded in death by her Husband, Orville Gehlen; Parents, George Sr. and Alice Tupa; Sister, Geraldine Darsow and her husband, Roy; Infant Brother, Loren Tupa.
Shirley Schwarze says
My sympathy to the extended family . I met Arlene some years ago when Orville and my departed husband Jim became fishing buddies. She had a bubbly happy demeanor and there was always a variety of things to visit about. Celebrate the happy memories you each have about your relationship with her.
Betty A Schroeder says
Sandy and Sue: My sympathy to you and your families. I have known your Mother for a long time. Worked with her many times at St. Pius events. Always a willing worker. I always found it interesting visiting with her. She was a lovely lady. Also a friendly face at Grand Meadows when I came to visit my sister.
As my mother was a Gehlen, I think we are very distantly related.
Julie A White says
Sandy & family
We are sorry for the loss of your mother.
Remember the good times/memories.
Linda Hoernemann says
So sorry for your loss.
Your friends at HearingLife in Glencoe.
Marilyn Rusch says
My sympathies to Arlene’s family. I worked with Arlene at Marquette Bank. She always lit up a room with her energetic personality. May God and your memories comfort you during this difficult time.