Arlean B. Stedl, Little Chute, age 91, died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at St. Paul Home.  She was born in Manitowoc on December 19, 1928 to the late Earl and Luella (Mitchelltree) Long.  Arlean married Victor Stedl at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kellnersville on June 29, 1946.  He preceded her in death on April 22, 1998.  Arlean worked at Zwickers Knitting Mill for 25 years and also worked as a food demonstrator in local grocery stores.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting and word searches.

Arlean is survived by her children:  Jesse (Donna) Stedl of Curtis, MI and Kalla (Larry) Spaeth of Little Chute; grandson, Shanon (fiancée Ann) Stedl; great granddaughter, Allie Stedl; brother, Lyle Long; sister, Jackquline Van Heefwyk; close friend, Becky Stedl; and Victor's siblings:  Claire Kath, Gertrude Rivest, and Micky Stedl.  She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, and husband Victor, Arlean was preceded in death by her grandson, Shane Stedl; father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Anna Stedl; sister-in-law, Suzie Long; brother-in-law, John Van Heefwyk; and members of Victor's family.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 11, 2020 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St. Little Chute) from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Bruce Corey officiating.  Committal Community Lutheran Cemetery.

Arlean's family would like to thank the staff at St. Paul Elder Services, especially at the Manor, Hospice, and those on Poppy Lane, for the compassionate care she received.

Life seems to always be "a tear and a smile," a time of saying hello and goodbye.

Love you Ma, Kalla