Arlan Duane Lothe, age 67, of Adams, Wisconsin died unexpectedly Saturday, July 30, 2011 at his home.
Per Arlans wishes, he will be cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be held September 18, 2011 at the Cedar Shack from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m.
Arlan was born November 23, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Duane and Elna (Johnson) Lothe. He grew up in Burke, Wisconsin and graduated Sun Prairie High School in 1961. Arlan attended UW Whitewater and later graduated from Madison Business College with a degree in Advertising. He married Dorothy Jean Pfaff on January 16, 1965 in Sun Prairie, WI. Arlans work career included working for Famous Footwear in their advertising department, he was vice-president of Advertising and Design at Clockwork Inc.; founder and President of A.D. Lothe & Associates.
Arlan enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bringing his ideas to life. His interests were wide and varied, from bodybuilding in the 1970s to growing hemp and Christmas trees.
Arlan was a member of Ducks Unlimited and the NRA.
Arlan was preceded in death by parents, Duane and Elna (Johnson) Lothe.
Survivors:
Spouse: Dottie J. Lothe of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Brian Jon Lothe of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Daughter: Barbara Ann Lothe of Sauk City, Wisconsin
Daughter: Kim Marie Lothe of Madison, Wisconsin
Brother: Tim (Kidy) Lothe of Deforest, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Mardy (Tony) Blaschka of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Faye Royle of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Dave (Sue) Pfaff of Warrens, Wisconsin
Mother-in-law: Elaine Pfaff of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Dear Dottie,
We are so sorry to hear of Arlan’s death. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Pritz
My sincere condolences to Arlan’s Family.
Cesar Alvarez- Imacasa, El Salvador
Cesar Alvarez & Family
Dottie, Our sympathy to you at this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Dottie – I am so so sorry to hear of Arlan’s unexpected death. He was so young! My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
I was so shocked and sorry to hear that Arlan had passed away. I remember the two of you together in high school. My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family, Dottie.
Dear Dottie and Family, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your husband and father. My thoughts are with you during this most saddist of times.
With caring and concern, Loretta
Dear Dottie, I am at a loss. I have thought of you and Arlan so many times over the years. I have such fond memories of all of our good times. I am not sure if you know that Arlan saved me daily with our school bus rides back and forth from school. We were the two oldest and helped each other survive all the little ones! We had many laughs as he was such an upbeat person. I am so so sad to hear this news. Please feel my arms wrapped around you. I am sending my love and sympathy to you and your families.
Dear Dottie, my sincere condoences on the loss of your beloved husband. I have fond memories of "Whitey" at Luther League activities at Burke Lutheran church and at high school. Again, my sympathy to you and to your children. God Bless you all and give you peace.
Dear Classmate, We are so sad to hear of Arlan’s passing. You were always a great team and our thoughts and prayers are there to support YOU and the family at this time. Heartfelt sympathy. Love, Jim and Carolyn Jean (Mess) Faren
My sincere condolences to Arlan’s Family. it was my pleasure to meet Arlan and to have worked with him in some knives projects.
his personality was unique and we will remember him always.
Rene Cuellar- Imacasa,El Salvador 2011-08-03
Hi Dottie- I was so sorry to hear about Arlan passing away. It was my pleasure to meet both of you prior to Brian’s move and I know Arlan was pleased with Brian’s new home. You have my sympathy.
My sincere condolences to Arlan’s Family. We are sorry to hear of Arlan’s death.
Julio Gochez-Imacasa,El Salvador 2011-08-03
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dottie, please express our sympathy to Brian,Barb,and Kim. We are remembering our "youthful" times together. We will be in contact. Kay and Larry
Dottie and Family , I am so so sorry to hear of Arlan’s death , My prayers and sympathy are with you and family …….
Arlan my friend I will miss you dearly. The memories we shared at deer camp will live in my mind for ever.
Dottie and family I’m so sad for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Dottie and family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Arlan was a wonderful man and a great friend.