Arleen E. Houtzel a lifelong Buckley resident, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Gibson Area Hospital Annex.

Private family Funeral services will be held  at St. John's Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main Street, Buckley with Rev. J. Kevin Wyckoff officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Buckley. Baier Family Funeral Services, Buckley is assisting the family with arrangements.

Arleen was born February 9, 1929 in Buckley the daughter of Menke D. and Laura Steinmann Janssen. She married Laurence D. Houtzel October 17, 1948 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley. He preceded her in death September 20, 2012. She married Arnold Jacobs in 2014; he survives.

She is also survived by one daughter, Janet (Kenny) Rahn of Broadlands; five grandchildren, Shayne (Jim) Coffey-Glithero, Brandan Coffey, Joshua Houtzel, Lindsay Houtzel, Jason Rahn; nine great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren, one sister, Marie Stroup of Buckley and numerous other relatives.

Arleen was preceded in death by her parents, husband; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and WeTona Houtzel; two sisters, Velma Sprehe and Erna Mull.

She attended St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Buckley High School in 1947. She was a bookkeeper for CIPS for 30 years and retired in 1994.

Arleen was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, visiting with friends and hosting get-togethers. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .