Arlette was born in Strandquist, MN, on November 21, 1930. Arlette was united in marriage to Albert "Al" Friedlander on May 14, 1955. She was a longtime employee at 3M; prior to working there, she was employed at Western Electric and Montgomery Wards.
Arlette is survived by siblings Ivadell (Don) Douglas, Ronald (Diane) Kleinvachter, Beverly (David) Hauswirth, and Susan Gigstad; and twenty-two nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Al, her parents, and five siblings.
A Celebration of Life of will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1 pm, with a visitation at 12.30, at Wulff Funeral Home, Woodbury, MN. Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.