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Lyle Arnheiter Obituary
Glendale, AZ - Lyle Arnheiter age 80, passed away unexpectedly on May 24th, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.
Lyle is survived by his wife of 57 years, Priscilla, his son Lyle S and daughter-in-law Anne M, his sister Linda A Foster and four grandchildren, Josh, Emily, Sam, Shelbi and one great-grandchild Jaileigh.
Lyle was born in Dover, NJ to Wilma Lattig and Lyle T Arnheiter and lived in Rockaway Township. He Attended Township Schools and graduated from Morris Hills Regional High School. Having received a degree in Industrial Arts Education from Montclair State College, he returned to township schools to become the first and only Industrial Arts teacher at DB O'Brien and Copeland Middle School.
While at college, Lyle participated in track events and became a nationally ranked race walker. Besides participating in these sports, he then went on to coach the girls track team at Morris Knolls High School. Lyle was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping and later became an avid rock hound, spending much of his time looking for the gems of Montana which brought him to spend much time at the family cabin in Ennis, MT.
A celebration of life will take place in Montana with an opening of: "Montana is where my heart lies"!
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Melissa Davis
May 23, 2024
Remembering Mr. Armheiter. I was a student at Morris Knolls HS in NJ. Would love to see Mrs. Armheiter.
Anita Pennella
June 11, 2021
Great teacher and colleague. You will be missed.
Robert Willis
June 5, 2021
Mr Arnheiter was my woodshed teacher at Copland middle school 1979 1980 he was a wonderful teacher and a friend he not only taught me woodworking but also shared his outdoor adventures with me such a sad loss R.I.P
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Adam Bonfiglio
June 4, 2021
Mr. Arnheiter was my homeroom teacher at Copeland Middle School in 1979-1980. I later saw him often for many years at Morris Knolls HS, where he coached track and I coached baseball. Lyle always had a positive attitude and a kind word to say. He will be missed. My condolences to Mrs. Arnheiter and the entire Arnheiter family.
Melissa Monahan Davis
June 4, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Arnheiter and her family. I would love to see you, Mrs. Armheiter (my favorite teacher and senior class advisor -1980) as I too live in AZ
Carene
June 1, 2021
There are some people who make a difference in child's life. For some teachers...it's a job, and then there are spectacular teachers. Mr A was one of them. I was a middle school girl in his wood shop class (full of mostly boys!). It was a little intimidating. Mr A always made me feel like I was right where I belonged. I loved his classroom and I looked forward to each project. He always had a smile on his face and and an experience in life to share with us. I wish I knew where my wooden spice rack was (one of my favorite projects). The class projects are long lost, but the memory of him will live on forever in my childhood memories. Thinking of his family and sending my sympathy.
Kathleen Lieberwirth Brooks
June 1, 2021
I have such wonderful memories of Mr.A from Copeland. Even though he never taught me (officially), he always was so pleasant and supportive of all the students, teaching by example. I know he will be missed. My condolences to Mrs A and the family.
Kathy (Beck) Schrock MK75
June 1, 2021
My condolences to Mrs. Arnheiter and her family on their loss. My prayers are with them.
Tom Hart
May 31, 2021
Mr. A was a gentleman in all aspects of his life! In his class we would hear about all his outdoor adventures and sometimes get a frozen fish for a job well done. By the way, he could really hum a softball! I still have the “Uneven Book Rack” we made in his class. I’d say it aged pretty well, it’s 48 years old now. Love and prayers to you and your family Mrs. A. He was a great guy that created a lot of memories for many!
Andy Morra
May 31, 2021
Mr. Arnheiter was a good man and a great teacher and role model to the many students whose lives he touched. I was also fortunate to have been a student of Mrs. Arnheiter at MKHS. Rest In Peace Mr. A. With love and respect, Andy Morra MKHS class of 1974.
Barb and Jim Jankowski
May 31, 2021
It was such a pleasure to have Lyle and Pris as our friends and we will miss Lyle adventures .I hope he has fun exploring the great beyone and meeting up the his buddies who were waiting for him.
Jack Reilly
May 30, 2021
I was his student at Copeland middle school around 1973. He was an amazing woodworking teacher. I practice many of the skills I learned from him. He encouraged me to run cross country and track at Morris Knolls HS, which I did.
mark
May 30, 2021
What a man.. He changed my life and I couldn’t wait to talk with him everyday about trapping and fishing in the hall at Copeland. Later in life we trapped and hunted here and there. My calling was to run big traplines out west NM, WY, MT, TX I never forgot the life lessons he shared with the class. Very few teachers took the time to understand the kid I was, but his shop class wasn’t just a class it was the foundation that made me who I am today. Rest in peace Lyle, I don’t know if he knew how many lives he touched.
Rich
May 30, 2021
God Bless this family. Please know Mr. A touched thousands of students. My wood shop teacher in HS, I have always remembered and had fond memories of him. Very sad..
Linda O’Dell
May 30, 2021
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Lyle was a high school classmate and a very nice young man. It sounds as if he had a wonderful life, and that’s all we can wish for in this life. May you find peace in your memories of a very nice man. .
Linda Calame O’Dell...High School Classmate
Tom Downes
May 30, 2021
I had Lyle as IA teacher at DBO in 1965. He made the class interesting and fun. We often talked about fishing and the outdoors. Rest in Peace.
Linda
May 30, 2021
My condolences to all.
I remember fondly my shop teacher from Copeland,and how proud he was to have a son.
Sincerely,
Linda
Rob Wainer
May 30, 2021
Loved your shop class at DBO! You were a great teacher always encouraging your students-also a good friend of my mother Lila Wainer art teacher DBO
Larry and Rose Kehoe
May 29, 2021
May he rest in peace and his family be comforted by their happy memories.
Tim Doucette
May 29, 2021
You will be greatly missed uncle lyle
Cindy Trause
May 29, 2021
So many happy memories I don’t know where to start. From when i met you at 16 yrs.old until today you have always held a special place in my heart. Always lots of love and laughs. Rest peacefully
Diane
May 29, 2021
You were one of my favorite teachers at Copeland. I never forgot all of the things you taught us. May you RIP. Deepest Sympathy to your family. May they find comfort in knowing that your guidance helped many.
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