Arlen Duane Regier died Monday, August
15, 2022, age 85, at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kansas.
He was born April 5, 1937, in Newton,
Kansas to Edward and Agnes (Epp) Regier. At age 7 or 8 he chose to
follow Jesus as his Savior and was later baptized at Emmaus Mennonite
Church in the spring of 1953. He attended Berean Academy for high
school. He graduated from Emporia State University in 1966 with a
degree in education and industrial arts.
On June 2, 1967, he married Clara Lee
Taylor, and they loved each other for over 55 years. They had three
children Shara, Melanie, and Rebecca and nine grandkids who he loved
to work on projects with and tell stories to.
He worked at Prairie View for 35 years
where he was known for his cabinet work and painting. He?s been an
active member of Koerner Heights since 1974, where He served numerous
roles including elder, teacher and Bible study leader. Arlen was a
Master Gardener, Big Brother and Big Sister volunteer, Kiwanis
member, Coordinator for Weekday Bible School and much more.
Arlen is survived by his wife, Clara
Regier of Hesston, Kansas, and his three daughters: Shara (Michael)
Schroeder of Denver, Colorado, Melanie (John) Lamprill of
Strathalbyn, (South) Australia and Rebecca (Robert) Adamson of
Newton, Kansas. His sister, Joyce (Robert) Keys of Topeka, Kansas and
his brother, Daryl (Sharon) Regier of Whitewater, Kansas. Arlen is
also survived by his nine grandchildren, Joshua (Jaclyn), Jessica
Schroeder, Jake, Joel, Jayden, Destiny Lamprill, Andrew, Emily,
Hannah Adamson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and
Agnes (Epp) Regier.
Memorial Service will be at Koerner
Heights Church, Newton, Kansas, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 6:00PM.
Private inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.
Memorials can be sent to Koerner
Heights Church, Newton, Kansas. Contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Condolences may be left at www.
broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
