Mrs. Arlene M. Roenicke

November 15, 1917 - December 7, 2016

ROENICKE, MRS. ARLENE M. Bay City, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Arlene passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Bayfield Assisted Living, Bay City. Age 99 years. Arlene Marie Bender was born on November 15, 1917, in Blumfield Twp, Saginaw Co., MI, to the late Herman L. and Alma E. (Steltzriede) Bender. She was married to John E. Roenicke on March 28, 1937, in Frankentrost, MI. He predeceased her on June 21, 1987. She had been a member of St. John Lutheran Church (Federal/2nd Sts.), honorary member of its ladies aide; she also had enjoyed volunteering at Luther Manor and at the Action Thrift Store. Surviving are her three sons and their wives, Larry R. (Lorelei) Roenicke, Bridgeport; Gary W. (Kathelyn) Roenicke, Thomas Twp.; John D. (Patti) Roenicke, Eagle, CO.; seven grandchildren, Barbara (Michael) Terry, Linda (Brian) Bentley, Patrick (Meghan) Roenicke, Michael Roenicke, Daniel Roenicke; five great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Erna Janson, Shattuck Manor; many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Noraine Bender and Viola Krauseneck. Funeral service will take place 12:00 noon on Monday, December 12, 2016, at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc. 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw. The Rev. Connie Sassanella will officiate with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends are welcome to visit with the family on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be given to a church of donor’s choice or to the Humane Society of Saginaw Co., 123 S. Niagara St., Saginaw, MI 48602. Memories and sympathies of Arlene may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com