Arlene Bethke Obituary (1940 - 2013)

Arlene M. Bethke, 73, New Salem, died, Thursday, July 11, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church, New Salem with Rev. Dale Nabben officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, New Salem. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 AM till time of service, at the church. Arlene was born May 13, 1940 at New Salem, North Dakota, to Paul and Amelia (Hoherz) Bueligen. She was raised and educated in New Salem. She attended Fairview Country School and graduated from New Salem High School. On June 11, 1958 in New Salem, she married Marvin Bethke. Over the years she's worked as a cook, waitress and bus driver at various businesses in New Salem. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. Her favorite programs were Days of Our lives and Dr. Phil. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Marvin, New Salem; two daughters, Vickie (Don) Calheim, Bismarck, Juanita (Tim) Hoffman, Mandan; son, Melvin, New Salem; sister, June (Ronald) Doll; brother, Roger (Eunice) Bueligen, all of New Salem; grandchildren, Jesse Himmelspach, Amanda Shippen, Justin Himmelspach; five great grandchildren. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents and step-mother, Clara.