She was preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Teresa Scheer and her husband Edward Kearns, Col. USAF-Ret. She is survived by her brother Dan Scheer (Marilyn), stepson Edward Kearns (Donna), stepdaughter Janet Carbonneau, stepdaughter Toni Conwell (Ricky), 9 step grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren.
Arlene spent much of her life in the St. Louis, Mo. Area with careers as both a teacher and educational consultant for a leading educational publishing company. She held a Master of Education degree from the University of Missouri. After retiring in New Braunfels Arlene became involved in the community as a member of the Senior Citizens Center, the New Braunfels Newcomers Club and the St. Anns Christian Mothers Society. She was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Arlene enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, and she also loved to play Bingo. During both her career and retirement years she travelled often throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe. Arlene loved dogs, especially labs, and thought she was a better person because of it.
Arlene was a dear, sweet lady. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A reception will immediately follow in the Parish Hall. The committal service will take place at Sts. Peter and Paul Mausoleum on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10 AM.
