Arlene Mabel (Carson) Limmer, 86 yrs, formerly of Wentworth, SD, passed away, May 26, 2022, at Nye Square in Fremont. She was born on July 26, 1935 in Lynd, MN.
Hubert and Julia Carson adopted Arlene on August 24, 1936 in Madison, SD. Arlene attended Beatle
Elementary and high school in Madison, SD. Arlene married Gerald John Limmer on October 24, 1954 in
Madison, SD.
Arlene was foremost a wife and mother of five children. She helped Gerald with the farming and
livestock for the first years of their marriage and then helped him with Limmer Truck Line. She became a
trailblazer, being one of the first women truck drivers of that time. Arlene was a cook at Bob’s in
Wentworth, SD; she was the Head Chef at Shipwreck on Brandt Lake, Chester, SD and at Lon’s Cocktail
Lounge and she also cooked at Skippers in Madison, SD. Arlene loved to garden. She was not only a
great cook but everyone loved her baked bread, sweet rolls, bars, cookies, and doughnuts.
She was well known and respected by many wherever she went.
She taught many of her grandchildren how to play games, scrabble, Uno, and dominos. As a family they
spent many hours putting puzzles together, talking and laughing.
Her Parents Hubert and Julia Carson of Madison, SD, her husband Gerald, and her son Rodney both of
Wentworth SD, preceded Arlene in death.
Arlene is survived by her brother Gary (Marilyn) Carson, her children Jerrie, daughter-in-law Perri,
Daryce (Barry) Blanchette, Dustin (Christine) Limmer, Starla (Tim) Lewis and 17 Grandchildren, 36 Great-
Grandchildren, and 8 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Arlene also leaves behind many good friends and acquaintances.
The Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 18, 2022, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Wentworth, SD. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Wentworth.
In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials can be sent to: Family of Arlene Limmer, 122 E 22nd ST, Fremont, NE, 68025
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Arrangements by Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N Somers Ave, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490