Mildred Arling's Obituary
Arling, Mildred
Age 90, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly Monday April 18, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born September 6, 1925 in Williamsport, Ohio to Naomi (Templin) and George Fred Wing. As a young adult, Mildred moved to Dayton where she met the love of her life, Elmer. During a marriage of 66 years, their five children, eleven grand children and five great-grandchildren always remained the focus of their lives together.
Mildred was a founding and dedicated member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish, where she was also a long time Keenager member. She was formerly an active member of the Bellbrook CCL (Child Conservation League) and a Cub Scout Den Mother. Mildred loved attending U.D. Flyers basketball games and Big Band Concerts at Stubbs Park and the Air Force Museum.
Above everything else, she was a loving and involved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt who joyfully attended their cultural, sporting and academic events. Their accomplishments always filled Mildred with great pride and happiness. Being so dedicated to her large, extended family, Mildred was most happy whenever they could be together and share their love for each other. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elmer Arling (Nov. 16, 2014), brother Don Wing, and sisters Judith Lewis and Phyllis Coleman. Mildred is survived by three sons, Stephen (Brenda) Arling, Daniel (Kate) Arling, Gregory (Susan) Arling; two daughters, Karen (Don) Berni, Beth (Randy) Tischer; eleven grandchildren, Emily (Zack) Cline, Leslie Tischer, Melissa Tischer, Jennifer Arling, Ryan (Crystal) Arling, Claudia Scott, Matthew (Lyndsay) Arling, Justin Arling, Rachel Arling, Alison Arling, and Jeffrey Arling; five great-grandchildren, Henry Cline, Oliver Cline, Rylynd Arling, Madysen Brutto, and Hannah Arling; sister and best friend Alma Masters; brother John (Debie) Wing, as well as many, many beloved nieces and nephews of the Wing & Arling clans.
You are invited to her Life Celebration Visitation from 4-7 pm Sunday April 24th, 2016 at CONNER & KOCH Life Celebration Home, 92 W. Franklin St., Bellbrook (937-848-6651). A St. Francis service will be held at 6:30 pm. A second visitation will occur Monday morning from 9:30-10:30 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 am with Father Tom Schmidt officiating. Burial in Bellbrook Cemetery to follow. If desired, contributions may be made to the Keenagers at St. Francis in memory of Mildred. You may share stories, order flowers, or send condolences to the family at www.ConnerAndKoch.com by clicking on her name.
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