Arline Vossler

Arline Vlasta Kottas Vossler, age 86, passed away on November 10, 2026, at Heritage Crossing in Geneva, Nebraska. She was born on October 13, 1940, in Milligan, Nebraska, to Otto and Jarmilla (Novak) Kottas.

Arline graduated from Milligan Public School with the Class of 1958. During her school years, she was active in many activities, including band, where she played the trombone, volleyball, earning a letter award, 4-H with the Lucky Ten club, and school plays. She also enjoyed Youth Past-Time activities. Following high school, she attended Lincoln School of Commerce, where she had the opportunity to serve as a page during legislative sessions.

On October 9, 1960, Arline married the love of her life, Charles Frank Vossler. Together, they built a life centered around family, community, and lasting friendships. They were blessed with three sons, Thomas, Kent, and Wayne, who brought her great pride and joy. Arline was baptized on August 13, 1961, at the Friend United Methodist Church, where her faith and involvement remained an important part of her life. She served as a church board member, held various positions with United Methodist Women, and taught Sunday School.

Arline was deeply devoted to her community and generously gave her time and talents to many organizations throughout the years. She was especially dedicated to the Bloodmobile, volunteering for more than 40 years and serving 25 years as chairman. Her commitment to helping others was also evident through her work delivering Meals on Wheels. She was involved with GiGi's, a local ladies' social group, Friend P.E.O. Chapter, Friend and Nebraska State Grange, the Friend "Hats" group, Friend Historical Society, the Election Board, and the ZCBJ Lodge, where she held lifetime membership. Arline's willingness to serve and her dedication to the people and organizations around her made her a valued and well-loved member of the Friend community.

Outside of her many commitments, Arline found happiness in the simple pleasures of life. She loved gardening, cooking, and baking, especially sharing her homemade dinner rolls with family and friends. Some of her most treasured moments were spent with her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed having her grandchildren play dress-up and helping them in the kitchen with baking. Arline also enjoyed playing cards with friends, listening to polka music, and attending polka dances. She was a devoted Nebraska Cornhusker football fan, attending games for more than 50 years.

Arline is survived by her husband, Charles Vossler of Friend, Nebraska; three sons, Thomas (MaryLou) Vossler of Exeter, Nebraska, Kent (Lori) Vossler of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Wayne (Rachel) Vossler of Exeter, Nebraska; eight grandchildren, Megan (Jesse) Spencer, Sam (Samantha) Vossler, Ben Vossler, Julia (Will) Schweitzer, Rebecca (Blake) Pair, Trenton Vossler, Joni Vossler, and Joel Vossler; and nine great-grandchildren, Kaelyn and Landyn Spencer, Bo, Lincoln, and Adelaide Schweitzer, Emmett and Kinsley Pair, and Emery and Graham Vossler. She is also survived by her sister, Jean Lisec; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Mike Anderson; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Jarmilla Kottas; her parents-in-law, Frank and Bea Vossler; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jackie and John Vossler; and brother-in-law, Gary Lisec.

Arline will be remembered for her generous heart, strong community spirit, dedication to serving others, and, above all, the love she had for her family. Whether volunteering her time, sharing a meal, enjoying music and dancing, or making memories with her grandchildren, she found joy in bringing people together. Her kindness, friendship, and countless contributions to her community will leave a lasting legacy in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Visitation: Friday, November 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends and relatives from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lauber Funeral Home in Friend, Nebraska.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Friend United Methodist Church in Friend, Nebraska, with a graveside service to follow at Andrew Cemetery, rural Friend, Nebraska.

Memorials may be designated to Friend United Methodist Church or given to the family.