Christopher Allen Arens

Chris Arens of Lacey, Washington passed away on September 6, 2019. Chris was born August 11, 1973 in Rochester, MN to Richard Arens and Barbara Loechler Arens. Chris had 2 sons, Joey and Jake Arens. Chris graduated from John Marshall High, University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, and received his Masters from Gonzaga University. In 1994 he joined the R.O.T.C program at UW at LaCrosse and became a member of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. His service included 3 years spent in Germany. He resigned his commission as a Captain. Chris was employed by Kahler-Senders Group as an Account Executive. The job he cherished most was also his self-proclaimed toughest, being a stay-at-home dad for 6 years. Chris is survived by his parents, Richard and Barbara Arens and his brother Jim Arens, Winona MN. He is also survived by his loving aunts and uncles: Dave and Sue Loechler Buffalo City WI, Deb and Lloyd Peterson Stockholm WI, Mike and Erin Loechler Milwaukee WI, Bill and JoAnne (Arens) Fuller Austin MN, Terry Arens Austin MN and Jeanne (Arens) Dolan Shakopee MN. Plus many special cousins that loved him dearly. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents Arthur and Jean Arens and Norman and Patricia Loechler. Aunts Carol O'Brien and Jeannette Johnson. Cousins Scott O'Brien and Angie Johnson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21 at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester, MN. Visitation will be from 9-11am with the service starting at 11am. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes is honored to be serving the Arens family. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com