Arlene Evelyn Overlee, 93 1/2 years, died Aug 6, 2020 in Mountrail Bethel Home, Stanley, ND.

She was born Nov 6, 1926 to August and Mina Moberg on the family homestead near Battleview, ND.

Arlene married Willie Rystedt on March 4, 1944 in Sidney, MT and to this marriage a daughter, LeeAnn Mae was born on Jan 13, 1946. Willie died Jan 2, 1970.

On Nov 29, 1974, she was united in marriage to Norman Overlee at Scandia Lutheran Church in rural McGregor, ND. They made their home on the farm at Battleview before moving to McGregor for retirement. Norman died Apr 15, 1997.

Arlene moved to Minot after residing in Tioga for several years. She enjoyed family, friends and especially doing things with her sister, Marion Tande, a special friend, Mona Skar and a wonderful couple, Ernest and Shirley Erickson.

She moved to Mountrail Bethel Home where she lived until her passing.

Arlene was a member of Scandia Lutheran Church of rural McGregor, ND.

She is survived by her daughter, LeeAnn Opdahl, Battleview, ND; three granddaughters: Kimberly (Jason) Sundley, Massillon, OH; Valerie (Korey) Stammen, Stanley, ND; Jeri (John) Greene, Marietta, GA; five great-grandchildren: Kasha (Reese) Colaner, Massillon, OH; Cody Sundley (Amanda Pool), Lewisville, OH; Derrick (Shayla) Erie, Powers Lake, ND; Payton Erie (Wyatt Goodman), Minot, ND; Rigdon Greene, Marietta, GA; three step great-grandsons: Dakota/Dustin/Dylan(Jaycey) Stammen, Stanley, ND; two great-great-grandchildren: Bridger and Saige; several nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, six brothers, one sister and her son-in-law, Lyle Opdahl.

Arlene’s last farewell was to thank her family and friends for all the love shown and pray we all meet again someday.