Arlene Marjorie Brechtelsbauer

Obituary of Arlene Brechtelsbauer Arlene Marjorie Brechtelsbauer passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2015, age 93 years. Arlene Cnudde was born April 17, 1922, in Bay City Michigan, daughter of the late George and Blanche Cnudde of Farley Road, north of Munger Michigan. She married Fred (Fritz) H. Brechtelsbauer on August 14, 1948. Fred pre-deceased Arlene on February 23, 2003. Arlene and Fritz lived in Reese Michigan for many years. Over the last 10 years, Arlene lived with her son Gerald and his wife Cheryl, in The Villages of Florida. Arlene was a graduate of the Bay City Business College and worked her entire career for Michigan Bell Telephone Company in Saginaw. She retired as an Estimate Assigner and was very proud of her career with the Company. Arlene was a great cook, loved to shop, and will forever be known for her card playing (why in the h*** did you play that card, Fritz) at family events. She loved her family and was very protective of those around her. Arlene was a long time member of the St. Elizabeth Choir. She enjoyed sitting down at a piano and playing songs she learned as a young girl, especially Love Letters in the Sand, Carolina Moon, Let Me call you Sweetheart, Penthouse Serenade, and Peg of My Heart. Arlene was a long time member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Reese and most recently, St. Timothy's Catholic Church in The Villages of Florida. Surviving Arlene are her two sons, Gerald R. Courtright and his wife Cheryl of The Villages in Florida and Douglas F Brechtelsbauer and his wife Cheryl of Reese Michigan. 5 Grandchildren: Jeff Courtright (Lori), Christopher Courtright, Adam Brechtelsbauer (Sherri), Robin Roberts (Tim), and Justin Courtright (Christina) and 10 Great Grandchildren. Arlene was pre-deceased by two sisters and one brother, Silvia Schabel, Garnet Matuszewski and Leonard Cnudde as well as her best friend Marjorie Ryers (nee Meyer). Per her wishes, Arlene has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be held during August of 2015 (date to be determined) and will include a Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery Mausoleum in Bay City alongside her husband Fred. Those wishing to attend should contact the family. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL

Arlene Marjorie Brechtelsbauer

April 17, 1922 - June 1, 2015