Doris Arlene Wiederhold Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Doris Arlene "Art" Wiederhold, born February 17, 1928, died peacefully at age 92 on December 20, 2020. An active lifetime with family, friends, socials and assisting local schools, Art was known for her wit, dedication and energy, likely from having come from hard times and then blessed by the best. As the 4th of nine siblings, she was no stranger to the austere life through the great depression in small Midwest towns, often barefoot in the family garden and with a single dress for school. However, beautiful, eligible and popular, boys chasing her had to get on her calendar until she met a persistent Army Air Corp Pilot, Kenneth Robert Wiederhold. Married July 13, 1946, they had over 65 years together, adding two boys and all their kids and grandkids, as well. It's a fond memory to recall how Art embraced life with a passionate zest, spirited patriotism for country, and devoted love for family and friends that inspired her ceaseless reading to understand the events she lived. She always had a book in hand that helped her know about a time in her youth that left her only the child's viewpoint. Favorite books gave her the rest of the story, whatever side was told. She was barely 14 while practicing Christmas carols in school when news of Pearl Harbor came over the radio. Thereafter, Christmas time also included some of that old sadness. It was important for her to know why and more. Art is preceded in death by her husband, Ken, who died February 27, 2012. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Nellie Fay Evans, and all but two of her siblings, Shirley Soucy and Sally Seeley. Art is survived by both her sons and their wives, Dave and Debbie and Rick and Cindy Wiederhold. She leaves behind her grandchildren Christina and George Thornburgh, Paul and MaryAnne Wiederhold, Diane and Jeff Zander, and Lisa and Jeremy Buck. She also leaves her eight great grandchildren. Thank you to the staff at Willow Creek for your caring compassion during Arlene's final days. In lieu of Covid-19, a graveside service will be held at a later date in 2021. For condolences, visit Arlene's memorial page at www.chapelofthelight.com.

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Doris Arlene Wiederhold

February 17, 1928 - December 20, 2020