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Arlene E. Schlenvogt, 89 Arlene E. Schlenvogt, 89, of Port Washington, died Thursday evening, Jan. 26, 2012, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton with her family at her side. She was born Nov. 1, 1922, in Cedarburg, daughter of Ewald and Meta Rintelmann Jaeger. On Nov. 13, 1943, she married Earl Schlenvogt at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. The couple farmed in the town of Port Washington. He preceded her in death in 2005. Mrs. Schlenvogt was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Grafton. She was known for her German potato salad, her Port Washington egg route, sheepshead and Homemakers club, former 4-H leader and especially for the thousands of greeting cards she mailed to family and friends. Survivors include her five children, Earl Jr. (Bonnie) of Port Washington, Alan (Donna) of Belgium, Gary (Doris) of Port Washington, Linda (Dale) Rudd of Waubeka and Lee (Pam) of Port Washington; 12 grandchildren, Julie (Mike) Brey, Eric (Janice), Chad (Jenny), Jodi (Jody) Schubert, Sara (Jon) Gelo, Carrie (Steve) Schaefer, Billie Jo Loberg, Melissa, Megan, Paul, and Roberta Schlenvogt, and Adam Fellenz; nine great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; her special friend, Katie; her care givers Tanya and Jackie; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; daughter, Joanne; and sister, Dorothy Kruke. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 1621 2nd Ave., Grafton, with Pastor Franz Rigert officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Port Washington. Visitation at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, on Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Ozaukee 4-H Foundation, or National Flag Day Foundation are appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com. |