Obituary of Arlene B. Seefeldt

Arlene B. Seefeldt, age 81, of Ransomville, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday October 31, 2016. Arlene was born August 13, 1935 in the Town of Wilson, the daughter of the late Paul and Irene (Schultz) Bohnstadt. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and on May 1, 1954 she married Neil L. Seefeldt. Together they worked their family farm and took their produce to the Niagara Falls Market and the Clinton & Bailey Market in Buffalo. At the same time Arlene worked for 11 years as a secretary at the Wilson High School. In 1964 she began her pursuit of a career as a teacher, attending Buffalo State Teachers College. Arlene received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education and English in 1967 at which time she began teaching English at Lewiston-Porter Schools, at both the Junior and Senior High. She retired in 1989 after 22 years of service. Arlene was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran at North Ridge. She sang in the choir, was the organist for many years, and had served as principal of the school for two years as well as on its' Board of Education. Arlene had also served as the organist for North Ridge United Methodist Church and had served on the Town of Wilson Board of Assessment Review. Arlene was a member of the NY State Retired Teachers Association. Her husband, Neil, predeceased her in 1987. She is survived by several cousins, godchildren, and her church family. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, November 15, at 11:00 am in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd. Town of Cambria, with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Arlene was laid to rest with her husband at North Ridge Cemetery with a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094 or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville.