Arlyn was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. In his free-time, Arlyn was a “professional collector” of various items including: coins, tractors, toy tractors, and trucks. Above all else, Arlyn loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Garnet; children, Terry (Joann) Petersen of New Ulm, Minnesota, Karen Petersen of Lake Benton, Greg Mensen of Albany, Minnesota, and Susan (Gary) Haupert of Pipestone; 14 grandchildren, Heidi (Craig) Sondag, Aaron (Tarah) Petersen, Kacie Petersen, Tanner (Becca) Petersen, Kristin (Tim) Miller, Ashley (Reid) Heffele, Garrett (Caitlin) Petersen, Laura (John) Rigge, Rachael (Matt) Krueger, Katie (Alex) Bakker, Courtney (Andrew) Vroman, Amber (Devin) Gorter, Amanda Haupert, and April Haupert; 26 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loving friends and family members. He was preceded in death by his children, Randy Petersen and Carol Mensen; his sisters, Rose Elaine Rydell, Irene Lahey, Berniece Johannsen, and Mera Luceil Johnson; and his parents, Knute and Carrie.
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Previous Events
Visitation
22
Sep
101 Sherman St. S
Lake Benton, MN 56149
Prayer Service
22
Sep
101 Sherman St. S
Lake Benton, MN 56149
Funeral Service
23
Sep
101 Sherman St. S
Lake Benton, MN 56149
Cemetery Details
Location
County Rd 13 and Hwy 75
Lake Benton, MN, 56149