Arlene was born in Elk Point, South Dakota on March 4, 1920. She died in East Helena on January 16, 2018.
Her mother, Ester Chamberlain Baker, died when Arlene was 3 years old. She was then adopted by Eugene & Alma Treglia of Sioux City, Iowa. Arlene graduated from Central High School and attended Briar Cliff College both in Sioux City.
Arlene married Warren K. Schmitz on September 10, 1937. To this union three children were born: Douglas Keith of Jefferson City, MT; Karen J. Schmaus of Polson, MT; and Marilyn K. Shaffer of Lone Tree, CO.
Arlene was employed for a number of years by Dr. Hartung of Claremont, MN.
Warren Schmitz was killed by a railroad engine explosion in June of 1947 at the age of 31. Her son, Doug, was 4 and one-half, her daughter Karen was two, and her daughter Marilyn was nine months of age at the time of their father’s death.
Arlene married Mitchell Murray in Dec. 1949 and moved to a farm near Claremont, MN. Arlene & Mitchell were divorced and later in March, 1959, Arlene married Marvin Schmoll. Mr. Schmoll passed away in December, 1995. Mrs. Schmoll then moved to Sarasota, FL, in 1996 to be near her daughter, Marilyn, who then lived in Sarasota. Due to declining health in 2003 Arlene moved to Helena, Montana, to be nearer her children in the West.
Arlene is survived by her two daughters, ten grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Her son Douglas died in February of 2016.
Cremation will take place and no service will be held per her request. Private committal will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa, at a time to be determined. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Arlene.
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Sacramenta Landrum says
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Arlene. In God’s word the Bible is a wonderful promise for the loved ones we have lost in death to be fulfilled very soon by his son Jesus Christ right here on the brand new Paradise Earth it will give you hope and comfort during this difficult time John 5:28,29; Revelation 21: 1-5.
Andrea says
I’m so sorry for your loss. The God of the bible promises a resurrection to life on earth
(John 5:29). This scripture has given me comfort and I pray you receive comfort from it also.
Heather A Lovshin says
Arlene was a wonderful lady that I can only thank the family so much for having the great opportunity to spend some weekends with her. Some of the best things she taught me were things that she would say when we would sit down to a cup of tea… Or when she would sit outside and watch me water the flowers… I remember her words very well… And with a smile. “Old age is like a bank account, you withdraw from what you’ve put in. So, my advice to my dear would be deposit a lot of happiness into your bank account of memories… I thank you so much for your part in filling my memory bank… ” and with a smile she would always want a hug… She had many many stories that she would tell and share… And she has definitely deposited a memory in my account…. Thank you Karen and Marilyn…
Heather Lovshin