MARJORIE L (REISER) ARLT Obituary (1926

Marjorie (Marge) Lorraine Arlt, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Libby. She was born on July 20, 1926 in Washburn, North Dakota, to Edward and Lydia Reiser. Marge and her husband, Lloyd (Pete) have resided in Libby, Montana since 1967. She had a number of health issues in the past three years. She told her family she was tired and did not want to fight for her life anymore. Marge was a loving wife and a great mom to her four girls! Carol Sack (Don) of Snohomish, Washington; Mary Zaic (Rocky) of Yellowtail, Montana; Sherry Lee (Jan) of Libby, Montana; Cathy Anderson of Spokane, Washington; ten wonderful grandchildren, Danette Sack, Lisa Chavez, Pete and Devin Zaic, Mindie Moncur, Salina Lee, Donnie and Lloyd DeShazer, and Amy Brooks; twelve great grandchildren. We must include her beloved dog, Princess, who lay by her side for two days before and after Marge passed away. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Rudy Anderson, in 2005 and her grandson, Kevin Sack, in 2005. Marge and husband Pete would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary July 5, 2016. Marge loved to play cards and BINGO. Carol can remember her mother playing cards with her friends in the evenings. She would be coming home in the mornings just in time to get Pete off to work and her girls to school. Mary's memory about her mom, is she "loved" John Wayne. A hush would fall over the living room when a John Wayne movie was on Television. Mom was so wise about raising kids. Mary looked to her for advice and humor. She said to Mary more than once..."Wait, until you have grandchildren, you will be able to get even with your children." Sherry had so many memories she could not pick one. One thing that she was extremely happy about was - she got to tell them every night that - she loved them! Sherry lives in Libby and did much of the care for her parents daily. Cathy remembers going to play BINGO with her mom and sister, Sherry. Mom said, "I'll buy the drinks." Cathy said, I'll have a screwdriver." Sherry said," I'll have a beer." Marge said, "I'm not buying you alcohol." Yes, they were of age. Marge requested to be cremated and did not want a public service. She was an amazing woman. Many people described her as a Sweet Lady. And that she was! Arrangements by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Memorial Donations may be made to Circle 2 Dog Rescue, PO Box 105, St. Xavier, Montana 59075. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com. The family would like to thank the Medical staff of Cabinet Heights Medical Center for their kindness and care to Marge. A special thank you Laura and Christina from hospice. "We cried endlessly when you died, but we promise, we won't let the tears mar the smiles that you gave us when you were alive."