Arlene Faye (Donason) Kuechler passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born on March 13, 1922 at home. Her grandmother did the delivery being the midwife for the area. Her parents were Alex and Olga (Sachse) Donason. Arlene attended grade school north of Mills, Nebraska, riding horses to school with her sister Lorraine and cousin Vera. She graduated from Gregory High School in 1939. She continued her education at Chillicothe Business College in Missouri. After completing business college, she worked in Washington, D.C. Arlene met Lorenz (Larry) Kuechler, and they were married on May 1, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri. Afterwards moving to Kansas City where Larry attended the Kansas City Art Institute. They traveled the world together, loved dancing, theatre, art, and music. She was preceded in death by her husband. Arlene was held in high esteem by many. Her sense of humor, smile, and laughter kept us all going. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside service will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 at White Chapel Cemetery, Gladstone, MO.