Arlene Havener, 81, of Fremont, OH passed away at Bethesda Care Center on June 3, 2016. She was born on December 22, 1934 in Fremont the daughter of John and Helen (Reed) Love. She was a 1952 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Arlene married Harold Havener on May 30, 1959 at Hayes United Methodist Church in Fremont. He preceded her in death on December 7, 1996. She was an operator at Ohio Bell for many years and then worked at Eaton Controls until she retired. Arlene was a past member of the V.F.W., Moose and Eagles Auxiliaries. She also was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Arlene is survived by her sons, Michael (Julie) Havener, Holmesville, OH and John (Rhonda) Havener, Findlay, OH; brothers, Neil (Phyllis) Love, Birch Run, MI and Jack Love, San Diego, CA; thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Havener; brothers, Gale and Dennis Love.
Graveside services will be held on June 11, 2016; 3:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, 1225 Oakwood St., Fremont, OH Pastor Dutch Vander Vlucht will officiate.
Memorials: Bethesda Care Center, 600 N. Brush St., Fremont, OH 43420.
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Barbara Carmean Gangwer
To the family of Arlene. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have many fond memories from years ago chatting and just having fun. Michael was a great friend of my nephew. She will be missed.
Sharon Haitz
RIP Arlene
Ya’ll are having an Operator Reunion up there!!!
I know it! Tell the ladies I said hello!
Cindy Rizzardi
RIP~Arlene. You will be missed. The rest of us ‘old time’ LD Operators will be up there someday with You making or helping others make their long distance calls back to loved ones.
May Your family find comfort in the fact that You are once again reunited with loved ones and also
Your Ohio Bell Family.
Sincerely, Cindy Rizzardi
Cindy Rizzardi
RIP~Arlene. My deepest condolences to family. I take comfort in knowing that You are reunited with loved ones, and someday the rest of us ‘old time’ LD Operators will all be reunited up there with You helping make calls down to their familys and loved ones.
With Sincerest Sympathy,
Cindy Rizzardi
Kevin & Brenda Stang
To the Havener Family.
You have our deepest sympathy.
Lisa Florio
John, Rhonda and family,
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your comfort and healing. Sending love and prayers-
Lisa Florio