Arlene M. Nummerdor, age 73 of Manistee died Saturday morning, Sept. 2, 2017 at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1943 in Muskegon, MI daughter of John & the late Evelyn (Kartes) De Witt. She attended Muskegon Catholic Central. She also attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. Arlene married Bruce H. Nummerdor on February 27, 1960. They moved to Manistee in February of 1990. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2007. Arlene was employed as a social worker with the Michigan Department of Social Services for 30 years until her retirement. She was also co-owner and operator with her husband of #1 Termite and Pest Control LLC. She continued to run the business following the death of her husband. She loved reading and doing puzzles to keep her mind sharp and also enjoyed an occasional visit to the Casino. Arlene was devoted to her faith and very generous with her time and contributions to local charitable organizations. She was a volunteer for Goodwill Industries both of Muskegon and Manistee where she served as a past Treasurer. She worked with the Salvation Army as a bell-ringer during holiday seasons. She was also very supportive of the Red Cross, St. Jude's Hospital for Children and providing assistance to various military focused organizations. She was guided by kindness and faith. Arlene was a member of Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee (St. Joseph Church). She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by 3 daughters and 1 daughter-in-law. Tamara Nummerdor of Manistee; Veronica & Robert "Butch" Heffron and Elizabeth & Andy Magner all of Muskegon, MI and Sherie Nummerdor of Manistee, MI; her father, John & Mary De Witt of Muskegon, MI; 17 grandchildren & 17 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Janet & Lowell James of Muskegon, MI; 1 brother, John "Jack" & Linda DeWitt of Wakefield, MI. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.

In addition to her mother and husband Bruce, she was preceded in death by her son John Henry Nummerdor on January 16, 2017 and by 1 brother & sister-in-law, James & Nancy De Witt.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee.

The evening Vigil Service will be prayed Thursday evening, Sept. 7, 2017 at 8:00 PM at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee where the family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Those wishing to remember Arlene are asked to consider a memorial contribution to provide relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey victims. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements. herbertfh.com