Arlene Klecker Obituary
The family announces the passing of Arlene Klecker (Ann Arbor, Michigan) on September 29, 2026. Arlene, born on October 31, 1932 in Granite Falls, Minnesota, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband William H. Klecker; her daughter Lisa Marie Klecker; her parents, Ernest Hansen and Anne Hansen; and her siblings, Ernest Hansen Jr., Dolores West and Dianne Hansen.
She is survived by: her siblings, Lisa, Brian, Glenn and Pamela; her children, Brian David Klecker, Glenn Alan Klecker and Pamela Sue Shehan (Michael); her son-in-law Donald Shaner; her grandchildren, Christine Myers, Douglas Lamb (Kimberly Hamilton-Lamb), Alicia Phillips (Nicholas), Katie Klecker, Margaret Klecker Bushbaum (Matt), Lillian Shehan and Nathan Klecker; and her great grandchildren, Devlin, Dietrick, Haylee, Demetree, Jayce, Emmett and Scarlett. She is also survived by her loving siblings, extended family, and dear friends.
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Old St. Patrick Catholic Church (5671 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. Even in recent years, she faced health challenges, including a fractured leg, a car accident, a bout with Covid, colon cancer, and a heart valve replacement, all with remarkable fortitude and a lighthearted spirit.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society. The family has chosen to send donations to St. Jude's Children's Research HospitalDonate Now (https://www.stjude.org). Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to American Cancer Society.
