Loving Mother and Grandmother, Arlene Horn, age 90, was called home by her Almighty God on February 1, 2018 peacefully and with her family by her side. She was born on June 23, 1927 to Joseph Mascia and Goldie Keller at the Milwaukee Maternity and General Hospital. She grew up in Sheboygan and later in life she moved to and resided in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where she remained for the rest of her life’s journey.
On May 3, 1947 Arlene M. Horn married Herman J. Mueller. She and Herman raised four children, two sons and two daughters. She was widowed on December 11, 1980. A few years later, Arlene met Harold Horn, and the couple was married on November 5, 1990. She was again widowed on June 30, 1999.
Arlene was preceded in death by both her parents and husbands; her youngest son, Michael J. Mueller; and her son-in-law, Steven G. Voelkel. She is survived by her son, Daniel L Mueller (Carol) of Arizona, her daughter Cynthia R. Voelkel of Oshkosh, her daughter Cathleen McMahon of Oshkosh, as well as 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
In her childhood, Arlene attended school in both Milwaukee and Sheboygan. Later on in life, she worked in the food service industry at the UW-Oshkosh College and Field’s Family Restaurant. She loved bingo and trying her luck at casinos. With her second husband, she also enjoyed traveling cross country throughout the United States and putting on her dance shoes to swing around the dance floors on Friday nights. She was a wonderful cook, often making tasty treats such as her famous apple strudel and her homemade noodles.
Arlene was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, February 12th, 2018 at the Konrad Behlman Funeral Home (Lake Pointe Dr) in Oshkosh from 4-6 p.m.; and also on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 9 – 11 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. The service will follow the visitation and begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Timothy Greenwald officiating. Burial will take place at the Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.
The family of Arlene would like to extend a special thank you to the continuous loving care from the staff of Lake Point Villa Assisted Living. The daily kindness, attention and encouragement allowed our mother’s days to be more enjoyable. All of you have a special place in the hearts of our family.
A Letter from Heaven
When tomorrow starts without me, And I’m not here to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, Filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things, We didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, As much as I love you,
And each time you think of me, I’ll know you’ll miss me too.
When tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.
By Alena Hakala Meadows
