Catherine Elizabeth Arensdorf (Pringle) age 71 of Camanche, IA passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA.
Catherine was born May 28, 1953, in Clinton, IA the daughter of John (Jack) Pringle and Dorothy (Dean) Carpenter. She spent most of her career in warehousing and manufacturing, beginning at International Paper, in Clinton, IA where she forged many lifelong friendships and ended her career with Economy Coating, in Camanche, IA.
Cathie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, camping, playing cards, laughing and carrying on. She especially enjoyed her “Girls Trips / Weekends”, but MOST notably was spending time loving on all of her “Grand Babies”.
Catherine is survived by her husband, Cletus (Clete) Arensdorf of Camanche, IA, her two sons, Eric Lubben of Clinton IA, Michael Lubben of McCausland, IA, her stepson Kevin (Mary) Arensdorf, Sunrise Beach MO, her step-daughter Kelly (Hiram) Heysinger of Dubuque, IA, Four siblings, Lynn (Robert) Kowzic of Decatur, IL, Michael Pringle of Folletts IA, Jay (Patty) Pringle of Gadsden AL, and Sandra (Michael) Logan of Clinton, IA; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law on her husband’s side as well as 13 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Jack and Alice Pringle, Dorothy and Bob Carpenter, her son, Matthew Lubben, daughter-in-law Lynn Lubben, stepdaughter Kimberly Arensdorf and her sister-in-law and best friend Brenda Pringle.
There will be a “Celebration of Life” scheduled at a future date. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.