Arlene M. Condon

Arlene Condon of Sussex, born to eternal life September 24, 2021, age 84. Born May 30, 1937 to parents George & Lucille (Koehler) Reinke. Preceded in death by her loving husband Gerald, her parents, daughter Karen, granddaughter Katelin, and other relatives. Proud mother of Dennis (Pamela), Mark, Brian (Pamela), Colleen (Jeff) Amenda, Kevin (Ann), Kathy (Chris) Thorsen, and Maureen (Eric) Hack. Further survived by grandchildren Kyle (Lauren), Justin (Amanda), Jenna, Alex (fiance’ Quincy), Brandon, Megan (Nick), Sarah (Sam), Jacob, Erin (Kevin), David (Maggie), Nathan, Spencer, Ashlynn, Connor, Gabriele, Jocelyn, Cameron, Mitchell and 6 great grandchildren, brother Don (Barb) Reinke, sister Carol Monroe, and many other relatives and friends.

A 1955 graduate of Oconomowoc High School, Arlene married Jerry on June 1, 1957 after they met on a blind date. She went on to raise her children and support her husband on the family farm, keeping busy with growing a large garden, canning, and baking. Arlene was an active member of St. Charles Parish being involved in many ministries from greeting to beautification of the altar and flower gardens. She was a long-time open class exhibitor at the Waukesha County Fair (flowers, photos, baking), and also attended many of her grandchildren’s activities. Arlene and Jerry enjoyed countless snowmobile trips and world traveling. She loved documenting daily events through her journal and camera lens.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Dr., Hartland. Visitation at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Private burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Pewaukee. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Charles Catholic Church or Pro Life of Wisconsin.