Arthene was born in Sandusky, Michigan July 24, 1930, to the late Norman H, Wait and the late Grace Helena Schlichting Wait. She graduated from Sandusky High School. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church were she taught childrens Sunday School class for twelve years in Alexandria VA. She attended Northside Church in Brunswick, Georgia and was a professional homemaker. Arthene leaves behind many fond memories that will be cherished by all.
In addition to Arthene’s parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of forty seven years, Leonard E. LaSalle; brother, Norman Claire Wait; and, sister Ardis Renkoski.
Survivors includes two daughters: Diane Fortune of Springfield, VA and Carol Temple and her husband, William of Brunswick, GA; sister, Judith Wait of Cleveland, OH: two granddaughters, Ginnie Temple of Atlanta GA. and Gloria P. Rostom of Stephenson, VA; two grandsons, Evan Temple of Marietta, GA, and Jayme Temple of Brisbane, Australia; two great-grandchildren, Hudson Rostom and Lewis Rostom of Stephenson, VA, and other family members.
Visitation is to be held 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, 3321 Glynn Ave. Brunswick, Georgia 31520, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Skip Wells officiating. Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia at a later date.
