Arlene Buetow Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 20, 2026, at the age of 90, Arlene Buetow of Watertown, South Dakota passed away. 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, Albert Sturm and Frances Sturm (Fox); her husband Dale Buetow; and her brother Joe Sturm. She is survived by: her children, Julie Haider (Richard) of Fargo, ND, Lorrie Stau (Peter) of Fairfield, CA, Mary Jo Junso (Brian) of Sioux Falls, SD, Lisa Sheehan (Tim), Michael Buetow of Watertown, SD, Gary Buetow (Rena) of Dallas, TX and Michelle Madsen (Randy) of River Falls, WI; her siblings, Harold of Watertown, James of Watertown, Thomas Sturm of Watertown, Audrey Stark of Ocala, FL and Lenore Berg of Key Port, WA; and her brother-in-law Dean Buetow of Watertown. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.