Arlene D. Swissdorf, 81 of Chippewa Falls passed away on June 8, 2016 at Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center.

Arlene was born on December 20, 1934 in the Township of Washington, the daughter of Ethel and Fred Miller. She married Peter J. Swissdorf on July 30, 1955 at St. Charles in Chippewa Falls.

Arlene is survived by her seven children, Esther (Jerry) Casey, Peter (Ann) Swissdorf, Bonnie (Bill) Parquette, Betty Swissdorf (Gary Blaeser), Doris (Paul) Sroka, Kim (Joel) Swissdorf, Tim (Laurie) Swissdorf; sixteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Peter Swissdorf; her mother, Ethel and step-father, Fred.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Wissota and the hospice staff who provided care for our beloved mother.

A private ceremony for the family will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Smith Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery on Saturday.