Arlan A. Ferch, 89, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center.
Arlan was born on November 29, 1932 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Arnold and Erna (Kemnitz) Ferch. He was a graduate of Ripon High School and Madison Business College.
He married Priscilla M. Wicks on September 20, 1953 in Princeton, Wisconsin.
Arlan was employed as an accountant since 1953 for Robert W. Klinner and then Hawkins, Ash, Baptie, LLP until his retirement in 2018 after 65 years of service.
Arlan was a man of deep Faith and a member of Christ Lutheran Church, the Marshfield Kiwanis Club, Wildwood Zoological Society, United Commercial Travelers of which he served as Senior Counselor, Past Grand Counselor and Treasurer, and was a Red Coat Ambassador for the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry. On September 20, 2018 he was honored for his civic service by the City of Marshfield with the Mayor’s proclamation of Arlan Ferch Day. He was very active in and the oldest member of the Marshfield Curling Club and still participated up until two years ago. He enjoyed life, fishing, sailing, traveling, music, theater and arts and New York Broadway trips. He was an avid sports fan, following the Badgers, Packers, Bucks and Brewers. He had a love for cars and displayed his collection at Hub City Days in Marshfield. Most of all, time with his family was cherished.
He is survived by his wife, Priscilla, and their children, Sandra (Robbie) Clement of Cambridge, WI, David Ferch and Sue (Peter) Deakman, all of Madison, WI, Cindy (Wally) Rogers of Barton, VT, Lucretia (Peter Taafe) Ferch of Bremerton, WA, Yvonne (Donald) Halfmann of Columbus, WI, Daniel (Lisa) Ferch of Marshfield, WI and Heidi (Michael) Kastern of Waukesha. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arlan was dedicated to his family and set an example to all with his community service. He was loved and will be missed.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be designated in his name to the Wildwood Park Zoological Society.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.
