A loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, Arline Rabenberg, age 76, of Wolf Point, MT passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Billings Clinic. After many years of sickness, she has finally gone to be with her Savior.
Arline, the daughter of Carl and Magdalena Presser, was born on June 2, 1936 in Wolf Point. She attended grade school in Presserville and high school at the Northwestern Lutheran Academy. This is where she met her future husband, John Rabenberg. Arline went on to attend the Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN.
Arline and John were married on July 8, 1956. To this union four children were born. She enjoyed many church activities where she played the organ and taught Sunday school at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Arline was a member of the Roosevelt County Museum, Prairie Elk Homemaker’s club, 4-H Prairie Elk, and the Montana Board of Nursing Home Administrators. She enjoyed bowling and selling Mary Kay and Melaleuca products.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Magdalena and Carl Presser; grandson, Paskel Falcon; and son, Rick Rabenberg.
Arline is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Rabenberg of Wolf Point; sons, Darwin (Susan) Rabenberg of Newcastle, WY, and David (Nancy) Rabenberg of Laurel, MT; daughter, Tina (Lynn) Falcon of Trenton, ND; grandchildren, Amanda Rabenberg, Stacey (Nathan) Lofing, Rachel (Newton) Petersen, Rebecca Rabenberg, Angie (Kurt) Kellum, Jenifer (Henry) Knaub, Pierre Falcon, Arosea (Jerry) Hoppe, Ceanna Falcon, and John Falcon; 7 great grandchildren; and brothers, Robert (Cleta) Presser of Salem, OR, Walt (Mary) Presser of Chicago, IL, and Harvey (Sharon) Presser of Denver, CO.
Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until the family service at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 1 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 2 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point.
If friends desire, memorials may be made to either the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wolf Point, MT or to a charity of your choice.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday February 1, 2013
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Frazer, MT 59201
Family and Friends Service
7:00 p.m.
Friday February 1, 2013
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 2, 2013
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday February 1, 2013
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Frazer, MT 59201
Family and Friends Service
7:00 p.m.
Friday February 1, 2013
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 2, 2013
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Carol Neutgens says
John and kids,
We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, let us know. Our prayers have been with Arline for a long time and now are with you. Know that she will miss you til you meet again just as she leaves a huge hole in your lives. Let your friends help heal your hearts. We will be there for you.
God Bless and Keep You in His Hands.
Larry and Carol Neutgens
Berta and Don Gorder says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Arline was a very special lady and she will be missed. With heart felt sympathy, Berta and Don Gorder
Tanya Henel says
John and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time! Love, The Hensel Tanya, Clint, Kori , Kaitlyn, and Kaci
Laura Christoffersen says
John and family,
Arline was one of my favorites always while living and working in Wolf Point. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Christoffersen
Ken Dunham & Janelle Fallan says
John & family –
We were very sorry to read of Arline’s passing. She was always a calming influence in our then- world of politics of many years ago and always made me very welcome on my trips to Wolf Point and Fort Peck. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ken and Janelle
Clare and Jeanie Hekkel says
John and family. Read in the Billing’s Gazette of Arline’s passing.
So sorry, and sending our sincere sympathy to all of you. Remembering her she always had a smile , and ready for a good visit. Prayers are with you. Jeanie and Clare
Loren & Donna Wagnild says
John & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Arline’s passing. It is never easy to lose a loved one but, there is reassurance that she is in the comfort of her savior.
I treasure many fond memories of the Presser family over the years. We wish you God’s Comfort.
Loren & Donna Wagnild
Christie Ferdina says
In Deepest Sympathy to John & family ~
Know that you are not alone during these difficult days. We share your loss and are remembering with you sweeter, happier times. We have many really good memories!
Ralph & Christie
Pete Pettersen says
John, I just heard this morning of Arline’s passing. God be with you. He is the great healer for all and his comfort will help you in these coming days when you have the great memories of your 57 years together.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pete Pettersen
Bill and Kris Sampson says
John and family,
I just saw tonight that Arline has passed away, so sorry to hear this. We have such wonderful memories with your family over the years. From working on your ranch in the 70’s to living next door to Arline’s mother Maggie for many years. We send our best to you John and hope you are well. Our thought and prayers to you all.
Bill and Kris Sampson