Arlis E. Christeck, age 92 of Cambridge, died November 22, 2015 at home. Graveside services 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 25th at Orono Cemetery, Elk River.
Arlis Elnora Christeck, born on March 1, 1923, passed away peacefully at Grace Pointe Commons in Cambridge, Mn. on November 22 , 2015 surrounded by loving family at the age of 92. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Christeck, parents, Enno and Elsina Schmidt, step-son Robert Christeck. Survived by sister, Mildred Brown, step-daughters, Roxyann (Loren) Sampson, Patricia (Robert) Rosenbaum, 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and several cousins. Arlis taught music and English for 30+ years in Aurora and Minneapolis Public Schools. Married Paul Henry Christeck in August, 1965. She was a world traveler enjoying visits to Germany and Austria. A devout Christian, she believed Christ was for everybody regardless of their walk in life. Believed in after life for those who accepted Christ as their Savior. She is meeting with her Lord now. Internment is at Orono Cemetery in Elk River.
It is with mixed feelings that I have learned of Arlis’ death. I am saddened that her time with us has ended but I rejoice that she has finally gotten her wish to be with her Lord and Savior. What a wonderful person who shared her knowledge with those who were blessed to be recipients of her teaching as she shared a part of herself in transforming her students in ways they may not even realize. She certainly has blessed us and the community at GracePointe. I know she would balk at this but we will truly miss her. God’s peace and grace to her family at this time and in the days ahead.