Mildred Theresa Arendt

Mildred Theresa Arendt was the oldest of five children born to Ervin and Agnes Arceneaux. She was born November 30, 1925 in Castille, LA.

Her family relocated to the Lake Charles area when she was five years old. During World War Two she took a job serving her country as a riveter at Lake Charles Air Base. While attending a USO dance, she met Edward G. Arendt, an Air Force man stationed here from Connecticut. They were wed and continued to live in the Lake Charles Area.

Following her time as a riveter, she began working as a cashier. Over the years she was employed with Theriots Grocery and Weingarten. She was happily employed with Weingartens for over thirty years, retiring as their Bakery Manager.

She was a devout parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Spending time with her family was important to her, nothing brought her more joy than seeing them and playing her favorite card game, Boo-Ray with her best friend Bentley. She never missed an opportunity to cook for her family, especially for the holidays. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter were her favorites.

She celebrated ninety-six years on this Earth, passing away Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was welcomed into Heaven by her husband, Edward Geary Arendt; a daughter, Katherine Marie Arendt; two brothers, Milton Arceneaux and Gilbert Arceneaux; a sister, Shirley Fontenot.

Those left to cherish her memory; children, Dennis Arendt (Beth), Larry Arendt (Tina), and Jeremiah “Buddy” Arendt; eleven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and a sister Alberta O’Brien.

The family will welcome friends Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home beginning at 5pm until 8pm. A Rosary will be prayed at 6pm. Visitation will resume Thursday, July 7, at 9am until 10:15am. Funeral services at St. Margaret Catholic Church will begin at 11:00 AM . Father Andy DeRouen will officate. Interment services will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.