Arlene Clare Schlake

ROCHESTER, MN: Arlene Clare Schlake (nee Larson), 89, passed away peacefully Friday, November 8, 2013 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. Arlene was born October 8, 1924 in Eau Claire, WI to Arthur and Clara (Berntson) Larson. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1941 and from the Fairview Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. During her time at Fairview, Arlene became a member of the Cadet Nurse Corps. She received her BA from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1949 and was on the faculty of the Luther Hospital School of Nursing in Eau Claire until 1951. She married Eldean Schlake on July 15, 1951 in Eau Claire, WI. After her marriage, she moved to Rochester, MN and worked at the Rochester State Hospital, the Mayo Clinic, the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing and the Rochester Methodist Hospital. Her nursing career included work in education, and developing patient education materials. She retired from the Rochester Methodist Hospital in 1986. She was a member of the Minnesota Nurses Association, American Society of Health Educators and Trainers. As a member of Zumbro Lutheran Church, she was involved in the choir, Altar Guild, and Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Arlene is survived by her children, Dean (Kristy) Schlake of Zumbro Falls, MN, Cindy (David) Bailey of Brooklyn Park, MN and Jill (Bart) Clarke of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Sarah Schlake, Justin (Tara) Schlake, Elizabeth (fiance, Nick) Schlake, Caleb (Kelly) Bailey, Caitlin Bailey, Taylor Clarke, Josiah Clarke and great-grandchildren, Maverick, Ashton, Charli and Addison. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Eldean and by her grandson, Andrew Schlake (3/3/1987- 8/2/2013) A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Zumbro Lutheran Church with the Reverend Vern Christopherson officiating. (624 3rd Ave. SW., Rochester, MN 55902) Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of service. Inurnment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com