PRAIRIE DU SAC - Arlene Jean Statz, age 84, of Prairie du Sac, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on March 15, 1941, in Merrill, Wis., the daughter of Albert Mahn and Hertha (Schulz) Burbey.

Arlene graduated from Merrill High School in 1959. She married Richard (Dick) Statz on Sept 10, 1977, in Merrill, Wis. She worked as a secretary for Qual Line Fence for many years, as well as providing childcare for some of her grandchildren.

Arlene enjoyed reading, cooking, fishing, crosswords, and camping. Arlene and Dick had a seasonal campsite for many years at Merry Mac’s campground in Merrimac.

Arlene was also a huge fan of classic country music, particularly Merle Haggard (her one true love), Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings.

Arlene is survived by her daughters, Shelli (Cory) Muth, Jennifer (Shawn) Martin, Trisha Carlson, and Tammie (Martin) Alekna; sons, Paul (Angie) Flynn, and Todd (Sandra) Statz; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Mahn; grandsons, David, Dustin, Shawn, Jordan, Alastor, William, and Gavin; granddaughters, Lola, Sarah, Heather, Rachel, Cassidy, Bailee, and Sawyer; great-granddaughters, Alayah, Aislynn, Emma, Aubrea, Wyatt, Ella, and Emilia; and great-grandsons, Stevie and Jameson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Statz; parents, Hertha and Albert; daughter, Susan Riffle; and brother, Larry Mahn. She is further survived by additional brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Arlene Statz

March 15, 1941 - October 29, 2025

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