Arlene Grossjung

Arlene Grossjung, age 87 passed away peacefully in Ohio on November 23rd, 2023 after a long

illness with Multiple Sclerosis. Arlene was born July 31st, 1936 in Mineola NY and graduated

from Mineola High school. She was active in 4H during her childhood and teen years and won

many medals for sewing in the yearly Long Island Fairs in Mineola, NY. Arlene was a bank

teller, mother/homemaker and school crossing guard for Nassau County. She planned many

camping vacations for her family each summer throughout the USA and took her children

frequently to Jones Beach in the summer. Arlene and her husband Bill retired and spent 26

years together in Daytona Beach, Florida enjoying the warm weather, spending time with

friends, traveling in their camper and taking cruises to the Caribbean.

Arlene enjoyed the ocean, being out in nature, gardening, watching autobiography movies and

being with friends. She will be remembered for her (resilience), constant ability to recover and

rebound from challenges and setbacks from her MS related illnesses. Arlene always remained

positive, open and flexible and willing to adapt to any change that could help her continue to

stay active and pursue her dreams. Arlene was faithful and active in her Catholic religion and

believed prayer and receiving the Eucharist helped her grow strong in her faith to keep God's

commandments.

Arlene was preceded in death by both her parents, Arthur and Loretta Beck, her husband of 65

years, William F. Grossjung and her youngest son, Glenn Grossjung. Caring mother of Wendy

Brolly, Bart Grossjung and Glenn Grossjung, Grandmother to nine grandchildren and seven

great grandchildren and longtime friend Marilyn Larsen.

The family wishes to express their gratitude and sincere appreciation to Sunrise Nursing Home

staff and Traditions Hospice staff for their loving and caring attention for Arlene.

Mass of Christian Burial 11a.m. Thursday, November 30th

at St. Eugene Catholic Church in Munroe Falls.

Burial will take place in Westbury, NY.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St Judes Children’s Hospita