Arlene C. Koeth

Arlene Koeth, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at the age of 80. Arlene was born in

South Branch, MN, on May 14, 1939 to Martin and Christina (Schultz) Geistfeld. Arlene attended Concordia College in River Forest, IL, earning her degree in elementary education. After college she taught in Pennsylvania for a few years before moving back to Minnesota to continue her career. She taught in St. Paul and Lewiston before settling in Wykoff which later merged with Spring Valley to form Kingsland Public Schools. Arlene was a dedicated teacher and took pride in her work. On July 20, 1967 Arlene married Chuck Koeth. They divorced after more than 30 years of marriage but remained friends until his death in 2015. Arlene and Chuck had two daughters, Kirsten and Emerald “Emy”. After retiring from teaching, Arlene provided daycare for her two granddaughters, Autumn and Lilly. Arlene cherished these years and remained close with her granddaughters as they grew. Arlene enjoyed needlepoint, hardanger embroidery and sewing. She had a great faith in the Lord and relied on Him to help her through difficult times.

Arlene is survived by her daughter, Kirsten Koeth and grandson Tristan Taylor, daughter Emerald (Jeremy) Rabe, granddaughters Autumn and Lilly, brother Elroy Geistfeld, sister Lynne Geistfeld, along with other extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Roger Geistfeld. Arlene’s family would like to thank Mayo LaCrosse Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Arlene in her final months.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Southridge, rural La Crescent, MN. Pastor John Unnasch will officiate. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Friends may call on the family Saturday at the church from noon until the time of services.