Arlene E. Schellhamer, 90, of New Tripoli, died Nov. 7, 2021, in Kutztown Manor, Kutztown.

The loving wife of Paul D. Schellhamer, the couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in April.

Born in Lynn Township, she was the daughter of the late Richard S. and Carrie A. (Moyer) Lentz.

She was a caring homemaker in addition to a helping hand on the family farm.

She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Randy P. (Kristin) Schellhamer of Womelsdorf; daughters Linda A. (Marvin) Heck of Blandon, and Karen D. (Randy) Dietrich of Wanamakers; grandchildren Matthew (Stacey) Heck, Stephanie (Steve) Miller, Natalie and Daniel Schellhamer, Julie (Bradford) Byler, and Haley (Kenneth) Pilat; great-grandchildren Connor and McKenzie Heck, Caleb and Jacob Miller, Sophia Pilat and Nathan Byler.

She was predeceased by siblings Ezra Lentz, Lillian Fritz, Florence Wetzel; and two infant brothers.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the family.

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Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.