Arlean Wilhelmina Rollenhagen, age 95, of Wells, MN died Wednesday, November 22, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:00AM at St. Paul UCC in rural Minnesota Lake, MN with Pastor Timothy Sharp officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 5:00-7:00PM at Nasinec Funeral Home (789 Business Park Dr., Wells, MN 56097). Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday (10:00-11:00AM). Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
Arlean was born April 10, 1928 in Mankato, MN daughter of Ernest and Lena (Steffen) Beyer. She graduated from Minnesota Lake High School, the class of 1945. Arlean was united in marriage to LaVerne Howard Rollenhagen June 3, 1948 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wells, MN. The couple lived in Dunbar Township, Wells, MN. She worked for Wells-Easton School in the cafeteria and at Del Monte Corporation in Wells, MN. Arlean loved to garden, work outdoors, play cards, go dancing, babysit her grandchildren, and help her family and friends. She enjoyed watching Bandwagon, Wheel of Fortune, and eating Jean’s potato pancakes. Arlean was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s UCC and belonged to the St. Paul’s UCC Quilters and Women’s Guild. Arlean taught Sunday school for 14 years, served as the Women’s Guild Treasurer, sang in the choir, and was the first woman to sit on the church council.
Arlean is survived by her children: Dennis (Mary) Rollenhagen of Wells, MN, Karen (Glenn) Ausen of Hartland, MN, Deb (Pat) Allis of Wells, MN, and Jean (Jay) Steffens of Waseca, MN; grandchildren: Patrick (Nicole) Rollenhagen of Mankato, MN, Wyatt Rollenhagen of Wells, MN, Trevor Rollenhagen (Elizabeth Ann Fettner) of St. Petersburg, FL, Kallie Rollenhagen (Jason Hallen) of Northfield, MN; Devin Ausen (Amanda Cofell) of Cottage Grove, MN, Stacie (Casey) Madson of Hartland, MN; Tyler (Alexis) Allis of Wells, Taylor Allis of Campbell, CA, Trey Allis of Wells, MN; Jared Steffens, and Jordan (Carlie) Steffens both of Waseca; 6 great-grandchildren: Anna, Emma and Ethan Rollenhagen, Evelyn, Emry, and Autumn Madson; brother: Harlen (Barb) Beyer of Waseca, MN; nephews: Ron (Lisa) Beyer, Mike Beyer, Jerry (Dawn) Beyer; nieces: Leann Henry, Marlene Schuelke, and Donna (Quentin) Streich; Susan Beyer; along with their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter (1957), husband Laverne (1978), brother Harold Beyer, sister-in-law Norma Beyer, nephew Don Beyer.
Sincere Sympathy to the Rollenhagen Family. Arlean was always a Sweet Kind Lady. RIP 💗
So sorry for your loss. Your family’s will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🙏❤️
So very sorry for your loss! May your memories bring you peace & comfort. Blessed be Arlene’s memory! John & Sue Vee
So sorry for your loss Denny, Mary and all of the Rollenhagen families. You have our deepest sympathy.
Randy & Mary Jacobsen
So so sorry for your loss!! She was such a kind gentle soul. She will be missed by many!! Healing thoughts for you all!!
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You’re all in my thoughts and prayers!! 💔
We remember how kind and loving she was and so supportive of us when we had the opportunity to minister to the St. Paul church when we lived in Wells. Heaven has gained a precious saint! We pray that her family and friends will find comfort knowing that she has heard the words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant”.
To All of Arlean’s Family,
We are Sorry to hear of her passing..
She is Now at Peace in Heaven!!!
I will let her good friend, our Aunt Eunice know…
Take Care and Find Comfort in Your Memories!!!
My deepest sympathy to the family. Arlean was the sweetest woman. She was so kind and always had a smile for me at church.
What a lovely person. We have been blessed by knowing Arlean. To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die. You are all nestled gently in our thoughts.
My deepest sympathy to the family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss.you were so faithful in taking care of your Mom ..I wanted to come in person but have been sick God bless you all..I enjoyed seeing your Mom dance