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Joseph Arana Obituary

Arana, Joseph Patrick (Pat) of St. Charles, MO; asleep in Jesus Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband and best friend to Marilyn Arana for 49 years, beloved son of the late Joseph and Pansy Arana, and devoted father of Matt Arana, and Betsy (Bruce) Nelson; cherished grandfather (Papa) of Allison Arana, Matthew Arana and Blake Nelson; special Papa to Amanda Elmore; dear brother of Gerald (Kathy) Arana and Donald (Jean) Arana; brother-inlaw of Patricia Brown. Pat is also survived by his niece, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends. Pat was a retired music teacher from the Ritenour School District, where he shared his gift and love for music with thousands of children. Pat was respected as one of the greatest local jazz trombonists and performed for 50 years locally, nationally, and internationally. Today, he is playing his beautiful music in the Angel's Band. Pat was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Services: The family is being served by the Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitation will be held Monday, August 27, 2018 from 4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m., and Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Rev. Arthur C. Repp, Jr. at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, Missouri. Interment at St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials in Pat's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Stepping Stones Program in the Ritenour School District. Please visit Baue.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 26, 2018.

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August 31, 2018

Remember the name, remember the phone voice-truly a great trombone student of the late Bernie Schneider. You will be missed.
Hugs! mrs. Bernard Schneider, Naples, fl.
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Angela G

August 30, 2018

Mr. Arana was my elementary school music teacher and he was the one to first teach me how to play the violin in the 3rd grade. I stuck with it all the way through until graduation from high school. Mr. Arana was a fantastic role model, a fantastic teacher, and I have fond memories of my elementary school days and my love of music that began with him. May he rest in paradise.

Terry Schieler

August 29, 2018

Dear Marilyn and Family. I was shocked and deeply saddened at the news of Pat's passing. He was a great friend and bandmate in The Kommotions. A first class musician, gentleman and a joy to be around. My heart goes out to all of you. I will long remember Pat and the good times we shared.
Terry Schieler

Josh Zgiet

August 27, 2018

Mr. Arana was my elementary school music teacher and he is also one of the only handful of people as I was growing up to make my childhood fun and have higher expectations for me than I had for myself. He was good role model for me, I really liked his class and he will definitely be missed! Great teacher and person, I'm truly sorry for your/our loss. God bless.

JoAnn Hartmann

August 27, 2018

Marilyn, you have my prayers and sympathy. So sorry for your family's loss.

Susie Arns

August 27, 2018

To Marilyn and family, Rich and I are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the late nights listening to Pat playing his trombone with the Astronotes. He will be surely missed!
Susie and Rich Arns

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Robert Souza

August 26, 2018

So sorry to hear about the passing of Pat last week. He was a good friend. I so enjoyed the times we performed music jobs together. Pat was such a pleasant person to be with. I was very fortunate to have him as a musical associate and friend.

Lisa Ungar

August 26, 2018

Dear Mrs. Arana, I am Sandy Ungar's daughter Lisa, and my dad told me of his passing. I wanted to extend my condolences to you and your entire family. I vividly remember Pat and seeing him play in the band with my dad. He was so kind, so loving to all, and I just loved seeing both of you together. Words can't express how much I know he will be missed. Much love. Lisa Ungar

Warren Hartman

August 26, 2018

A farewell to my old and good friend. Never forget the late nights cramming for tests at Flo Valley. Laughing kept us awake! Glad to have known you Pat...you will be missed. Warren

August 26, 2018

To the family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your love one, may the loving support of your family, friends and prayers sustain you through this very difficult time. Isaiah 57:15

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