Obituary of Arlene Jessie Jaeger

Arlene Jessie Jaeger Arlene peacefully entered into rest on March 6, 2016. Born December 24, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to father Clarence Penner and mother Leora Mae, she was adopted at an early age by her mother's second husband, John Wass. Arlene attended Northern Illinois University where she received her bachelor's degree in education. There she met the love of her life, Kenneth Jaeger. They wed on December 10, 1948 and remained happily married until Ken's passing last year. They moved to Tucson in 1958 where Ken taught math, science and data processing at Catalina High School and Arlene made a wonderful home for Ken and their four children. Arlene was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling and playing bridge. After her husband's retirement Ken and Arlene traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad, visiting such places as Egypt, Greece, Germany, Italy, Russia and China. Arlene is survived by sons, Kenneth John (Dana), James and Paul; daughter Sue Johnson; six grandchildren (pre-deceased by one) and nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Arlene's name to the Community Food Bank, the American Red Cross or Casas de los Nino's. Services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.