Arlie Haupt
11:00 a.m.
Location: St. John / St. Peter - Cleveland

Arlie L. Haupt, 76, Town of Mosel resident, died peacefully at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his family on February 5, 2010.

He was born on December 2, 1933 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the son of the late Myron and Hertha Glaeser Haupt. Arlie attended First German Grade School, Manitowoc, WI and Manitowoc Lincoln High School, graduating in 1952.

On October 2, 1954, he was united in marriage to Marlene A. Konik at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, WI by Pastor Eldon Bode. The couple spent their entire married life residing outside of Cleveland, WI. Marlene preceded him in death on February 2, 2008, after 53 years of marriage.

For 43 years he was a mason at Kohler Company. He took great pride in being a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club.

Arlie was a devoted member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, WI. For thirty years he served as a teacher and superintendent of the Sunday School. He also served as President and Secretary of the Church. He served as Secretary of the Saxon Cemetery. Arlie inherited his father’s strong faith and sense of serving others.

Arlie was an avid white tail deer hunter of fifty-three years in Cayuga, WI. For the last twenty years he enjoyed spending time at his eldest son, Tom’s cabin, viewing wildlife and riding his four wheeler. He liked to fish, especially his time on Lake Michigan.

Arlie was outgoing and social . He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He especially loved going to Men of Harmony concerts with Marlene. He was an avid Packer fan and proud shareholder. He proudly sang the “Haupt Song” at family events and gatherings. After he retired, his passion for woodworking grew and beautified many yards and fences with his carved birds and other creations. He and Marlene traveled around the country.

Arlie is survived by six children, Tom Haupt of Cleveland; Mike (Deb) Haupt, Charmaine (Greg) Patz, Patricia (John) Schneider, Judy (James) Henderson, all of Sheboygan, and Randy (Heather) Haupt of Wausau; ten grandchildren, Jenny (Aaron) Fretwell, Jodi Haupt, Kurt (Jennifer) Patz, Derek Patz (Erin McNiff - special friend), Kristin (Karl) Liebelt, Josh Boeldt (Noelle DeGroot - special friend), Jeremiah and Jarrett Henderson, Ruby and Claire Haupt; five great-grandchildren, Tristan Patz, Cayden, Alex, Lexi and Miranda Fretwell. He is also survived by one sister, Karen (Hal) Kamke, sister-in-law, Ione Haupt, brother-in-law, Gene (Marlene) Hagenow and many other family and friends.

Waiting for Arlie in heaven is his wife, Marlene, his parents, an infant son David, siblings Elaine, LaVerne, Glenn, Larry, Mary Ann, and grandson Major Schneider.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 4-7pm at Zimmer’s Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center, (Hwy 42 & JJ, Howards Grove) and Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10 am until time of service at 11am at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (1255 W. Washington Ave., Cleveland, WI) with Pastor David Endorf officiating. Burial to follow at Saxon Cemetery, Cleveland, WI. Online condolences may be made at www.zimmerfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.

The family of Arlie Haupt wishes to thank Dr. Zweifel, Dr. B. Schmitt, the hospitalists, nurses and staff on the 4K floor at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, and the staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.