Arlis Roetman

PARK FALLS – Arlis Roetman, age 96, of Park Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023, at The Waterford in Park Falls.

Arlis was born on June 1, 1926, in Chandler, Minnesota, the daughter of Abel and Grace (Veld) Meyer. She enjoyed church, singing, playing piano and visiting with anyone who would listen to her.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Olson, Baltimore, MD;  her son, David (Julie) Olson, Phillips, WI;  her six grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, along with other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leslie Olson, her second husband, Rusty Roetman, her daughter, Maribeth Bruchs and her brother, Peter Meyer.  

Funeral Services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Greg Hovland officiating. Burial will follow at the Montello Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran School in Portage, WI.

The family would like to thank the staff at Price County Hospice for their care and support.

Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.