Arnold Ole Hatlen

Arnold Ole Hatlen, age 85, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Stoughton Hospital. He was born in Stoughton, August 18, 1937, son of the late, Ole and Signe (Nee: Duoss) Hatlen

Arnie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in West Germany and had been assigned as the personal driver of the General, which afforded him the luxury of touring Europe. On May 4, 1963, he was united in marriage to Mary Clare O’Brien. He had a strong work ethic and was employed as an electrician. Arnie belonged to the Local 159 IBEW Electrical Workers Union. Arnie was an avid Badger and Packer fan. He found great pleasure maintaining his long-time friendships with the “Men’s Coffee Club”.

He was loved dearly and will be sadly missed by his wife Mary Clare of 60 years; daughters, Kay Hatlen and Mary Kay (Bruce) Thurner; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marjorie Hatlen, Ann Hollibush, Doreen O’Brien, Thomas Meredith, Phil (Merlyn) O’Brien, Kathy O’Brien; nieces, nephews other relatives and dear friends, and his faithful furry companion, Redd. In addition to his parent’s he was preceded in death by sisters, Doris (Phillip) Decker, Barbara Meredith; brothers, Kenneth Hatlen and Robert Hatlen; brothers-in-law, Paul O’Brien, John O’Brien, Thomas O’Brien, Steven O’Brien, and Andy Hollibush.

A funeral service celebrating Arnie’s life will be held at the Allen-Meredith Funeral Home, 103 W. Main St., Evansville, WI. Saturday, August 26, 2023, 11:30 am. Final interment with Full Military Honors, will be held at Cooksville Cemetery. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family for Visitation, Saturday, 10:00 until time of service 11:30 am at the funeral home.