Arleen D. Baseman

Arleen Baseman, of Appleton, Wisconsin, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 with her family at her side. She was born on April 4, 1922 in Hitchcock, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Henry and Molly (Barness) Harms. On January 16, 1944, Arleen married Elwood Baseman in Redfield, South Dakota. She was a school nurse in the Omaha Public School System for many years. Arleen was a long time member of Lutheran Church of the Masters, the German American Society, and Sons of Norway. She volunteered for many years at Immanuel Hospital. Arleen and Elwood moved to Appleton in 2007, prior to Elwood’s death in 2008.

Arleen is survived by her children: Elaine D. (Bruce) Ackerson, Janet A. (David) Butler, and Edward H. (Judith) Baseman; son-in-law: Michael Bruening; four grandchildren: Christopher J. (Charis) Ackerson and John T. (Heather) Ackerson; William D. Butler; Erik M. Baseman; great grandchildren: Aidan and Zoe Ackerson; sister: Lucille (Ignatius) Gruenwald and sisters-in-law: Esther “Tootie” Gould, Eleanor (Duane) Wanner, and Phyllis Harms. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Arleen was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Baseman; daughter, Lois Baseman; and grandson, Tyler Baseman, along with many sisters and brothers.

Funeral Service Saturday 10:00AM at Lutheran Church of the Master East Campus, 2617 S. 114th St. Visitation at the church one hour prior to service. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials to Lutheran Church of the Master.