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Lee Ray Arvig Jr.

Lee Ray Arvig Jr. obituary

Lee Arvig Obituary

September 21, 1939 - October 1, 2010. Lee was born in Princeton, MN to Lee Sr. and Pauline Arvig. He lived most of his life and raised his family in Guerneville. Survived by mother, Pauline Arvig, Windsor; son Ben (Kathy) Arvig; daughter Stacy (Devon) Parmeter; son Ryan Arvig; daughter April (Tony) Lombardo; brother Wesley Arvig, sister Cheryl (Bob) Johansen; seven grand children; his nieces and nephews. Thanks to Jeff Hemphill for his loving care. Lee graduated from Chester High School and joined the Navy in 1957. He was a well respected lineman and foreman for PG&E for 21 years. A founding member of the Russian River Rodeo Assn and RR Rods & Coupes. An avid fisherman and hunter. Lee was a known credit to the "River Community". Per his request, no services will be held.

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Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, 2010.

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Dana Arvig

October 26, 2010

It still doesn't seem real that Uncle is no longer here. As someone said last weekend, he had a "crusty" exterior but those who knew him know that he was a cream puff inside. I will miss his laugh, miss his corny jokes, and his answering machine messages. I know that the saying "it's not the years in your life but the life in your years" holds true for Uncle Lee, he did a lot, lived a lot, laughed a lot, and made an impact on so many people. He will truly be missed. My heart goes out to his kids who he loved so very much, and to the rest of the family as we continue to get through a difficult loss.

Kara Maddy

October 18, 2010

My brother Dan and I spent some time with Lee & Stacy when we visited our grandfather Dutch Spickert in Whiskey Town near Redding. I fondly remember Pauline, and send our sympathy for your loss.

Rose Pedroia

October 17, 2010

Dear Cheryl, Ben and Stacy,

Lee was wonderful when Dawn became ill, and when he died Lee became a great support for Stanley and it was greatly appreciated. I know he did errands for Stanley and he spent many hours visiting Dawn. I like talking with Lee because i knew behind the gruff exterior there was a very good heart. I will miss him and the hug we always exchanged he was a good man.

Diana Phillips

October 17, 2010

Lee was a long time friend although we hadn't talked for a year or so. He was loved more than he knew and I will greatly miss him.
Diana or as Lee use to say "Hay, Culazzo" Love you Lee

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