Arliss Orpha Cerny Obituary
We bid farewell to Arliss Orpha Cerny of Austin, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 13, 2026 at the age of 97. Arliss touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Anderson and Ellen Anderson (Benson); her husband Donald Cerny; her sisters, Elvira Tarleton (Ray) and Gretchen Thoen; her grandson Michael Leathers; and her in-laws, Dorothy and Frank Cerny.
She is survived by: her children, Lynne Hansen (Tom), Diane Wangen (Ken), Marsha Leathers (Don), David Cerny (Deb) and Paul Cerny (Rhonda); and her grandchildren, Josh Hansen (Erin), Elizabeth Erdner (Ben), Gretchen Beyer (Jon), Evan Wangen, Andrew Wangen (Rose), Paul Leathers (Quinn), Cassie Leathers, Emily Schoper (Scott), Krista Lunz (Josh) and Ellen Cerny (Gage Pilaczynski). She is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Hot Meals on Wheels or donor's choice.
