Arlene L. Birkeness Obituary
The family of Arlene L. Birkeness of Tomah, Wisconsin announces her passing on June 30, 2026. Arlene, born on May 20, 1930, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arlene L. Birkeness to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Gamerdinger and Leola Gamerdinger (Westpfahl); her husband Wayne Birkeness; her daughter Lynne Trainor; her grandchildren, Ruby Jimenez-Trainor and Jeremy Birkeness; her siblings, Donald (Norma Jean Gamerdinger), Howard Gamerdinger, Grace (Jerry Beltz), Sydney (Marcella Fritz) and Arlyss Maas; and her siblings-in-law, Vince Rowen, Stanley Varney, Coleman Birkeness, Dean Birkeness and Mary Lou Birkeness.
She is survived by: her close friend Wayne Birkeness; her children, Jennifer Rector of Naples, FL, Kathryn Henry (Richard) of Tomah and Robert Birkeness (Kim) of Naples, FL; her grandchildren, Danielle Marczak (Mike) of Naples, FL, Renee Dudley (Gregg) of Weirsdale, FL, Erica Gonzales (Nilo) of Naples, FL, Clay Vann of Naples, FL and Jacole Welch of Tomah; and her sisters, Helen Rowan and Lucille Varney. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
That family requests memorials be given to St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, or a charity of your choice in Arlene's memory.
