Donald (Donnie) Arens
September 19, 2017
Donald L. “Donnie” Arens, age 79 of Delano, passed away September 19, 2017 at the Buffalo Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1938 in Loretto, MN to Harry and Lillian (Wiesman) Arens.
Donnie was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Lillian Arens; brother Robert Arens; brothers-in-law Jack Roehl, Norman Georges, Charles Ghostly. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Millie; children Chris (Jill) Arens, Carrie (Scott) Hayes, Tony (Shadow) Arens; 10 grandchildren Michael Arens, Matthew Arens, Anna Arens, Alli Hayes, Abi Arens, Andrew Hayes, Nicole “CoCo” Arens, Nick Hayes, Ella Arens, Rilynn Arens; siblings Marion Roehl, Corrine Georges, Eleanore Ghostley, Richard (Rosie) Arens.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 AM on Monday, September 25, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Delano. Visitation was on Sunday, from 4-8 PM with an 8 PM Prayer Service, at Martha’s Hall of St. Peter Catholic Church in Delano. Visitation continued Monday, 10-11 AM prior to the Mass, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment was in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Loretto.