Arnold Dunse, Jr.

1946 - 2025

Arnold Dunse Jr., 79, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on January 27, 1946, in Indianapolis; a son of the late, Arnold F. Dunse and Veda (Petrey) Dunse.

On June 12, 1994, he married Patricia (Hubert) Dunse; she survives  

After graduating from Southport High School, Arnold dedicated much of his career to working as a dispatcher at Potter Material. He was also employed as a driver for Central Masonry.  

Arnold was an active member of New Ross Conservation Club and New Ross Methodist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, admiring classic cars, watching old westerns, and camping at the lake.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Dunse; sons, David Dunse and Scott Dunse; stepdaughter, Kim (David) Needham; grandchildren, Ethan Dunse, Erin Lindgren, Harrison Dunse, Asa Dunse, Mikayla Routh, Kaitlyn Needham, and Delaney Needham; and great grandchildren, Darsi and David Lindgren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Roger Routh, a brother, Steven Dunne, and two stepbrothers, Gibb and Herb.

Funeral services are planned for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Porter and Hunt Funeral Home, 315 W. Main Street, in Jamestown, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will follow at New Ross Cemetery.