Arvella L. Mildbrand

1928-2020

Arvella L. Mildbrand, 92, of Medford, passed away on March 21, 2020 at Country Gardens in Medford, under the care of Hope Hospice. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arvella was born on March 19, 1928 to Walter and Emma (Rickert) Kraschnewski in Medford. She attended Medford area schools. She married Melvin W. Mildbrand on Sept. 17, 1949 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 2015. After their marriage she helped Melvin on the mink ranch which they ran for 40 years. During that time she was also a housewife and mother. She was well known for her artwork. She established Arvella’s Summer Shop and Art Gallery in 1972 through 2016, where she sold her oil painting, wood working and antiques. She started an arts and crafts fair in Medford in 1973. She entered numerous art fairs around the state where she won awards for her artistry. After her retirement and until her death, she made and donated rag dolls and stuffed animals for the children at the Marshfield Hospital. She also enjoyed planting flowers, mowing lawn and traveling.

Arvella is survived by her children, Michael (Cindy) Mildbrand of Soldotna, Alaska and Scott (Gail) Mildbrand and Amy (Dennis) Blasel, both of Medford; grandchildren, Thomas (Rachel) Mildbrand and Benjamin Blasel, both of Medford, Johnathan (Jessalyn) Mildbrand of Chicago, Ill. and Nicholas Blasel of Centuria; and great-grandchildren, Carly and Graham Mildbrand of Medford and Kynslee Mildbrand of Chicago, Ill. Arvella is further survived by her sister, Marilyn Cain and brother, Dwight (David) Kraschnewski.

Arvella was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Arvella’s name may be made to LLAM Building Project at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

Paid Obituary 87191