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1947
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2021
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Dewey ARNOLD Obituary
74 of Springfield, passed away at 5:19 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Springfield
Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on March 14, 1947, the son of Robert and Helen (Paul) Arnold. He retired from International
Harvester after 40 years of service as an electrician and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife of almost 30 years, Rachael
(Copeland); two daughters, Carrie C. Capron and Elizabeth "Lisa" Arnold; four grandchildren, Cayla, Layne, Carly and Landon; brother and sister-in-law, Chuck (Stephanie) Arnold and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Dewey's biggest joy in life was to spend time with his family. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday in CONROY FUNERAL HOME. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Deacon Norm Horstman officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the funeral home website at conroyfh.com. Masks are required and will be provided. If you are planning to attend the
visitation or funeral, the Arnold family would hope you are vaccinated. His family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Springfield Regional Medical Center for the excellent care given to him in his last days. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.
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Richard Sweeten
July 20, 2025
I served with a Dewey Arnold, on board the USS Okinawa in the 1960's
in Vietnam. If this is He, RIP Dewey.
It was a pleasure serving with you.
Carolyn Sue Caldwell Weber
September 22, 2021
I attended Greenon High School with Dewey. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeff Beavers
September 21, 2021
Rachael and family
Sorry to read about Dewey we had lots of good years at Reid Park and Northwood Hills and if you ever needed anything he was always willing to help.Take care and stay safe.God Bless
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