Arlene Mae Sirek

Graveside service for Arlene M. Sirek age 98 formerly of Orchard, Nebraska will be Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery in Plainview, Nebraska. Visitation will be at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Plainview, Nebraska Monday, November 16, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with an Eastern Star Service at 6:00 p.m. Arlene passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 10, 2026 at Plainview Manor. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com or if you would like to mail a card you can mail one to Roger Sirek 230 West 4th Street Minden, NE 68959

Arlene Sirek was born on October 9, 1928 to Walter and Mabel (Hoferer) Huwaldt on the family farm north of Breslau, NE. She went to District 77 School near Breslau, then to Plainview, graduating in 1945. She was united in marriage to Hoyt D. Sirek August 17, 1947, to this union two sons were born, Gordon and Roger.

Arlene was an active member of Orchard United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She enjoyed embroidering, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She was employed 32 years at Orchard Cheese and Dairy Products.

She is survived by her sons, Gordon of Van Alstyne, TX and Roger (Lori) of Minden, NE. Three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter. Also, sister-in-law Susan Huwaldt.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Hoyt, parents Walter and Mabel Huwaldt. Brother Bill Huwaldt, in-laws Lottie and Fern Sirek and brother and sister-in-law Vernon and Phyliss Wacholz.