Bernhard Arens Jr., 86, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on
August 10, 2024.
The son of the late Bernhard Sr. and Martha (Rothman) Arens, Bernie was born on August 4, 1938. He
attended North High School here in Sheboygan before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS
Saratoga.
On October 11, 1959 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Rowe at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in
Sheboygan.
Bernie worked at Polarware as a press operator for many years before his retirement. He loved wood
working, hunting, fishing; camping at Pine Lake – Hiles Campground for 28 years. Bernie worked with
his dad for 15 years at Bernhard Sausage Company before working at Thielmann’s Sausage Company. He
played the keyboard and was very talented, he could play by ear.
He is survived by his children David (Darlene) Arens of Plymouth, Michael Arens of Sheboygan and
Peggy (Tim) Cook of Monroe; 8 grandchildren, Lance, Spenser, Chanté (John), Jade (Joshua), Jewel,
Patrick, Holly and Cassidy (Cameron); 8 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Bernie was preceded in death by his loving wife Charlotte; his parents Bernhard Sr. and Martha Arens;
brothers, Adolf (Delores) Arens, John (Helen) Arens; and sister Anita Arens.
All services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Bernie’s name.
Please visit www.ballhornchapels.com to leave online condolences.
We were so sorry to hear of Bernies passing. He was such a kind man. We would like to Thank Kris and Jaymo for everything they did for him. I hope they know how much he loved them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and his kids.
It is always sad when you know of a friend that goes back over 50 years including Bernie’s wife Charlette. It is even more sad when you know that Bernie was suffering the last 10 with a lot of medical problems. The good news was that Bernie had great neighbors like Jamo & Kris that helped him in many ways in making his life a lot better in the last 10 years with helping to get Bernie to doctors, groceries, medical supplies, and just caring for him in so many ways including trying to keep his home in a livable condition. Kris & Jamo made so many meals that one could never count the meals that they brought to him over those 10 years. He is now not suffering and back with Charlette. Our thoughts & prayers go out to friends & family. Lyle & Carol Watson