Torrance "Torri" Alshouse

Torri Alshouse, 73, of Arlington, Iowa, died on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa.

Celebration of Life: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Arlington.
Final Resting Place: Taylorsville Cemetery, Arlington, Iowa, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Arlington Fire Department & EMS.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Torrance Lee Alshouse was born December 6, 1952, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Elmer Gene & Audrey Jean (Seedorff) Alshouse. He graduated from Starmont High School, Arlington, in the class of 1971. Torri was united in marriage to Patty Joan Daisy on May 17, 1975, at St. John Lutheran Church in Arlington. They were blessed with a son, T.J. Torri started working in high school with his grandfather, Harley, at Seedorff Super Market in Arlington. He worked there until he joined his parents at the Arlington Locker where he later owned, operated and built the new locker with his wife, Patty. He later worked at Cabela’s in Prairie du Chien and at Tyson Foods in Waterloo, retiring due to his health.

Torri was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the Arlington Fire Department & EMT’s. He was previously an EMT and was Fire Chief for many years. He enjoyed cooking competitions include participating at the Iowa State Fair, refereeing football and basketball games in his younger years and spending time with and spoiling his granddaughters. Throughout their lives, Torri and Patty spent countless spring to fall seasons with their friends at J Wood and later Clayton Hills Campground near Garnavillo.

Torri is survived by his Wife of 51 years: Patty Alshouse of Arlington; Son: T.J. (Katie) Alshouse of Arlington; 3 Granddaughters: Claire, Reese & Juliette; Mother: Audrey Hauschild of Edgewood; Brother: Tony (Jane) Alshouse of Kearney, Missouri and
Sister: Terra Corbin of Lamont.

Torri was preceded in death by his father: Elmer and a sister: Tanya Rae Bond.