Arlene Dragseth, 91, of rural Zahl, more recently a rehab resident at Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center went to her heavenly home on August 6, 2026.

Arlene was born on June 9, 1935 in Williston, ND to Arthur and Agatha (Ulmen) Halvorson of Wheelock, ND. She attended school in Wheelock and graduated in the class of 1953. She attended college at UND Grand Forks for one year studying bookkeeping and secretarial work. She then worked for several years as a secretary/bookkeeper in Williston.

On June 21, 1968, she was united in marriage to Richard Dragseth at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williston. To this union, two daughters were born - Cynthia & Pamela.
Arlene was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was also her daughters’ best friend. Arlene and her girls always had fun on their numerous shopping trips to Minot, frequently asking one another for their opinions on potential clothing purchases.

In her spare time, Arlene enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading and gardening. She made many matching outfits for her girls when they were little. Over the years, she helped make numerous quilts at the church and she made several quilts for her family as well. She also had a special interest in genealogy, spending many hours researching relatives and other acquaintances.

Arlene was a member of United Lutheran Church in Zahl.
Arlene is survived by her two daughters, Cindy & Pam, brothers-in-law, Jim Germann & Harold Dragseth; sister-in-law, Donna Mae Dragseth; cousins, Carol (John) Seymour, Janice Hodnefield (Gregory Wilson), Jon Hodnefield, & Daryl Hodnefield as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents, Arthur and Agatha Halvorson; sister, Judy Germann; sisters-in-law, Irene Kaelberer and Linda Dragseth & brothers-in-law, Mervin Dragseth & Delbert Kaelberer.

Rest in peace, Mom. We love you.