Arwilda Loch of Sartell and formerly of Watkins died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at Country Manor Nursing Home in Sartell. She was 94. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Aug. 31, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Watkins. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Arwilda C. Loch was born Nov. 13, 1912, in Loyal, Clark County, Wis., to August and Mary (Weyhmiller) Fricke. She was a 1931 graduate of Loyal High School. Arwilda married William F. Loch Sept. 12, 1934, and they resided in Watkins, where they were members of St. Anthony Catholic Church. About 14 years ago, they moved to Sartell, where they resided at Country Manor Retirement Home. William died Jan. 15, 1995, and Arwilda continued to reside at the retirement home prior to entering Country Manor Nursing Home. Her hobbies included playing cards and crafts. Arwilda was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law Dianne Loch; granddaughter Michelle Scheuer; two brothers; and one sister. Arwilda is survived by her children and their spouses William G. “Bill” (and Deanna) Loch of Cold Spring, Thomas M. (and LaDonna) Loch of New Prague, Mary (and Joseph) Belshe of Lakeland, Fla., Janet Loch of Milwaukie, Ore., Jack (and Linda) Loch of Sauk Centre; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; and step great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Ertl Funeral Home in Watkins.
