Arlene R. Humphreys, 79, of Wolcott, died at 12:50 a.m. Saturday, August 02, 2008 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette. She was diagnosed with cancer in February of this year. She was born December 6, 1928 in Reynolds, Indiana to the late William H. and Clara M. (Dahlenberg) Ruemler. She was a 1946 graduate of Chalmers High School. After high school she worked as a secretary at RCA in Monticello until meeting and later marrying John A. Humphreys on June 26, 1949 in St. James Lutheran Church of Reynolds. He survives. Mrs. Humphreys was a homemaker and helped her husband on the family farm. She was instrumental in the successful family Shorthorn Cattle Operation and was a Charter member of the Indiana and National Lassies. She helped manage the Wabash Valley Shorthorn sale and assisted with the National Shorthorn Youth Conference's as well as holding several positions in the state organization. She was a lifelong resident of White County and a longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church in Reynolds. She was also active in 4H Club Agricultural Board. She enjoyed picking up rocks on the family farm, cooking, gardening and crafts including cross-stitch and ceramics. Surviving with her husband are a son, Andrew Humphreys (wife: Jacqui) of Wolcott; two daughters, Sandra Hipsher of Knoxville, Tenn and Susan Stevenson (husband: Mark) of Franklin, Indiana and a brother, Wayne Ruemler of Fishers, Indiana. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Joshua, Heather, John, Amanda, Josh, Zachary, Jacob & Joseph. Friends may call from 3 - 9 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2008 at Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church, Wolcott (4 miles South of Wolcott on 231). Private family interment to occur in Meadow Lake Cemetery prior to a Celebration of Life Service at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the church. Pastor Anella McFee to officiate. Preceding her in death is a sister, Lois Hendress. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Shorthorn Foundation or the National Lassie Foundation and may be made during service times at the church or mailed to the funeral home. Friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com. Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott is entrusted with funeral details.