"She had a well lived Life. She was Loved. "
In loving memory of
Arvilla Hain
November 12, 1928 - January 7, 2020
Arvilla Hain, 91, of Rochester, died Tuesday morning, January 7, 2020 at Samaritan Bethany on 8th in Rochester. Arvilla was born November 12, 1928 in Haverhill Township, Olmsted County to Arthur and Laura (Milbrandt) Kurth. She and Donald Hain were married on August 31, 1948. They made their home in Decatur, Ill until returning to Rochester in 1961. Arvilla worked for Kahler Hotel for several years. She then worked for Rochester Methodist Hospital in the Laundry Department until her retirement.
Arvilla and Donald enjoyed traveling across the country to visit her siblings and their families. They were known for just getting in the car and taking off on their adventures. She was a good traveler, also enjoying trips with her family following Don's death in 1999. Arvilla belonged to Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester. Serving others was important to Arvilla. Volunteering for The Red Cross, serving meals at her church and cooking for her family were some of the ways in which she served.
Survivors include her two daughters, Sandra (Mitch) Belgard of Amboy and Linda Robertson of Rochester, grandchildren; Jody (Robert) Johnson, Rosemary Robertson, Robin (Brett) Hvitved and Donald (Kendra) Robertson, four siblings; Lorraine (David) Hudson of Des Moines, IA, Barbara (Sonny) Burke of Eyota, Norman Kurth of Stewartville and Margaret Harrison of El Paso, TX and by a brother-in-law, Rev. Dr. James Murray of Boulder City, NV. In addition to her husband Donald, Arvilla was preceded in death by three sisters, Dolores, Marie and Janet.
Services to Remember Arvilla will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester, with the Reverend David Fredrickson officiating. Burial will be next to Donald in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Friends may call one hour before services at the church. Please share a memory of Arvilla and view her video tribute at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tributes
"We have wonderful memories of Arvilla and are sending our condolences to the family. Sincerely, Morrie and Mary Lawler"
"I have so many memories of Arf. All of the family reunions her laugh and the silly things she would say! I was truly blessed to have her & Don in my life. My thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you. God Bless - Arf you are now with your sisters and I know you?re having a blast and Don is just shaking his head at you silly girls. Hugs to all! Jane, Davy & Johnathan"
"A proverb that best reflects how blessed we were to have aunt Arvilla in our lives: "Say not in grief she is no more, but live in thankfulness that she was." Jamie and Randy"
"I was blessed to know Aunt Arvilla. She was full of spirit, joy, love and always had a smile and a twinkle in her eyes. I will miss her bubbly self but I know where she is and all I have to do is to look up, have a memory or two and smile. For Sandy and Linda and all - you know this - for you are blessed as well. Much love and warm hugs, Rosie"
"I worked with her at Methodist Hospital. She was a very nice person. RIP Arvilla"
"Our hearts go out to you all cousins in this time of lost. May our Auntie, you're mother and grandmother rest in peace with her sisters and uncle Don."