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Arlene Frances Pegar Karpen

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Birth	:	17 Sep 1925 Jefferson, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	13 Mar 2012 Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Peters Cemetery, Jefferson, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6045799, -96.5594025
Description	:	Arlene Karpen, 86, of Jefferson, SD, passed away March 13, 2012, at Prairie Estates Care Center, Elk Point, SD. Arlene was born September 17, 1925, in Jefferson, SD, to Edward and Rose Pegar. She attended school in Jefferson and graduated in 1943. She received her Teacher's Certificate from Springfield, SD. She married Merlyn Karpen at St. Peter's Church on August 16, 1944. They made their home on a farm in rural Jefferson, where they raised their six children. Arlene was active in St. Peter's Altar Society, Mother's Club and church choir. She was a teacher's aide at St. Peter's school and... Read More	Arlene Karpen, 86, of Jefferson, SD, passed away March 13, 2012, at Prairie Estates Care Center, Elk Point, SD. Arlene was born September 17, 1925, in Jefferson, SD, to Edward and Rose Pegar. She attended school in Jefferson and graduated in 1943. She received her Teacher's Certificate from Springfield, SD. She married Merlyn Karpen at St. Peter's Church on August 16, 1944. They made their home on a farm in rural Jefferson, where they raised their six children. Arlene was active in St. Peter's Altar Society, Mother's Club and church choir. She was a teacher's aide at St. Peter's school and substitute teacher for many years at McCook Elementary and Middle School. She was a bargain hunter and avid gardener. Her flower garden at their home in Jefferson was enjoyed by all who passed by. She and her husband, Merlyn, were the unofficial greeters of Jefferson each evening as they waved to people from their bench by the garage. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Merlyn; her sons, Douglas (Lorena) Karpen of Houston, TX, Doyle (Deborah) Karpen of Jefferson, Jack Karpen of Jefferson and Bruce (Barb) Karpen of Centerville, IA; her daughters, Karen (Tim) Myers and Kathy (Monte) Hambleton of Houston, TX; twelve grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Carmen Klein and Maureen Hoakinson. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to St. Peter's Parish Center building fund. Visitation: at St. Peter's Catholic Church 400 Main Street Jefferson South Dakota 57038 (map/driving directions) A wake will begin at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2012, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Jefferson, SD, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Service: at St. Peter's Catholic Church 400 Main Street Jefferson South Dakota 57038 (map/driving directions) The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., at St Peter's Catholic Church with Father David Roehrich officiating. Burial will take place at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery following the service. St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery Jefferson South Dakota 57038 (map/driving directions)

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Arlene Frances Pegar Karpen's memorial is located at: Saint Peters Cemetery, Jefferson, Union County, USA.
When did Arlene Frances Pegar Karpen death?
Arlene Frances Pegar Karpen death on 13 Mar 2012 in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.6045799
Longitude: -96.5594025

Family Members:

Parent

Edward Joseph Pegar

(1901 - 1956)

Rose Marceline Belleau Pegar

(1903 - 1954)

Spouse

Merlyn Alvin Karpen

(1920 - 2015)

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