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Arlene Bertina Larson Thompson

Birth	:	20 Oct 1923 Pleasant Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Dec 2019 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2987130, -91.7774110
Description	:	Arlene B. Thompson, age 96 of Decorah, IA, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Decorah Lutheran Church with Rev. Allen Vik officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah in the spring. Visitation begins on Saturday at 10:00 a.m., one hour before the service, at Decorah Lutheran Church. Arlene Bertina Thompson was born October 20, 1923 in Pleasant Township, Winneshiek County, IA, the daughter of Martin and Anna (Sorenson) Larson. She graduated... Read More	Arlene B. Thompson, age 96 of Decorah, IA, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Decorah Lutheran Church with Rev. Allen Vik officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah in the spring. Visitation begins on Saturday at 10:00 a.m., one hour before the service, at Decorah Lutheran Church. Arlene Bertina Thompson was born October 20, 1923 in Pleasant Township, Winneshiek County, IA, the daughter of Martin and Anna (Sorenson) Larson. She graduated from Decorah High School with the class of 1941. Arlene then taught 4 years in Pleasant Township country school. She was staying on a farm owned by Ray’s Uncle Harry (Elsie) Stoskopf when Arlene met Ray. Arlene and Ray were united in marriage at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church in rural Decorah on April 22, 1945, while Ray was on leave from the Army Air Corps. After marriage, they spent time in the southwest United States until Ray was deployed. While Ray served in the Pacific, Arlene stayed with Ray’s mother Mayme and worked in the family restaurant, the Cozy Tea Room in Decorah. No doubt she picked up some kitchen secrets from Mayme. After the war, Arlene and Ray settled in Decorah, where they raised three sons: Larry, Les, and Lee. Arlene graduated from Luther College in 1966. She taught elementary school in the Decorah Community School District, retiring in 1984. She was a member of BPW (Business Professional Women). Arlene and Ray hosted the Christmas gathering for the Larson side of the family from 1954 to 2016 at their Decorah homes. These were festive gatherings for all who could attend, and Arlene always set aside presents with blank tags for unexpected guests. Arlene and Ray’s home had an open-door policy for family and friends. They also enjoyed their travels near and abroad as well as fishing trips. Starting in 1969, and for several years after, they helped organize the summer “family” fishing adventure to lakes in Minnesota or Ontario. Arlene loved to bake oatmeal cookies that often got eaten as frozen cookie dough that never made it to the oven. Arlene was a longtime member of Decorah Lutheran Church and was active in circle. Arlene became a resident of Aase Haugen Home in Decorah in December 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ray on March 1, 2005; her five brothers: Lloyd, Selmer, Arthur, Leon, and Merton Larson; and her six sisters: Gladys Gavle, Esther Kruse, Myrtle Priebe, Ella Otteson, Violet Ramsey and Madeline Priebe. She is survived by her son, Larry (Jackie) Thompson of Decorah and their children, Lance of St. Cloud, MN, Mitchell (Christina) of Manvel, TX , and Jody Thompson of Sheboygan, WI; her son, Les (Julie) Thompson of Cedar Rapids, IA, and their sons, Jon (Lisa) of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Paul of Chicago, IL; her son, Lee (Judy) Thompson of Sioux Falls, SD, and their daughters, Kara (Scott) Fedders of Colorado Springs, CO, Heather (Keith) Baruch of Bailey, CO, and Rachel (Aaron) Ahlstrom of Burnsville, MN; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials can be given to WMC Hospice, 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA 52101 or Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, IA 52101. Fjelstul Funeral Home

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Arlene Bertina Larson Thompson's memorial is located at: Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Arlene Bertina Larson Thompson death?
Arlene Bertina Larson Thompson death on 30 Dec 2019 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2987130
Longitude: -91.7774110

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Raymond Merton “Ray” Thompson

(1920 - 2005)

Siblings

Madeline H Larson Priebe

(1916 - 1989)

Merton Orlando Larson

(1921 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

2. Phelps Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

3. Saint Benedict Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2835999, -91.7818985

4. Freeport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3006000, -91.7430000

5. Aasa Haugen Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2698330, -91.8421110

6. North Washington Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2560997, -91.7236023

7. Union Prairie Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2585983, -91.8368988

8. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

9. Russell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

10. Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2378006, -91.7378006

11. Washington Prairie Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2352982, -91.7433014

12. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2947998, -91.6760406

13. Bruvold Farm Cemetery
Nordness, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221968, -91.7509863

14. Springfield Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

15. McIntosh Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

16. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

17. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

18. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

19. Canoe Ridge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3537000, -91.6577000

20. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

21. Garfield Family Cemetery
Conover, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

22. Pontoppidan Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

23. Madison Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3135986, -91.9233017

24. Scandinavian Methodist-Episcopal Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2695000, -91.6347000