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Robert Arnsberger Obituary

BIGLERVILLE Robert K. Arnsberger, 75, went to be with his Heavenly Father following a lengthy illness and courageous struggle on Thursday, November 11, 2010, while at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Randy Dunlap, in Biglerville and in the care of his loving family. He was born on May 26, 1935, in Huntingdon Township, the son of the late John W. Arnsberger and Dorothy M. Johnson Arnsberger. He was employed by Temple Inland where he worked for 41 years. He was a life long member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Biglerville. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Margaret A. Fair Arnsberger; one daughter, Ruth A. Arnsberger Dunlap and her husband, Randy R. Dunlap of Biglerville; one step-son, Gary L. Fair and his wife, Penny Fair of Hanover; one sister, Barbara L. Bly of Gettysburg; one brother, Ronald L. Arnsberger of Biglerville; two granddaughters, Ashlei M. Dunlap and her two children, a great-grandson, Austyn T. Dunlap and a great-granddaughter, Mikaela E. Benoit, and Kylynn L. Dunlap and her fiancé, Kain A. Becker, all of Biglerville; and a number of nieces, nephews, loving friends and family. He was predeceased by one son, Kenneth D. Arnsberger; and four brothers, John G. Arnsberger, Henry J. Arnsberger, Clarence L. Arnsberger and Donald Arnsberger. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Dugan Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Bendersville, PA, 17306, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 99 N. Main St., Biglerville, PA, 17307. Communion will be offered during the service. The service will be co-officiated by the Rev. Allyn Itterly, a long time family friend, and the Rev. Matthew Loyer. Susan Pelc, a close family friend, will serve as soloist. Immediately following the church service, all are welcome to attend a time of food and fellowship to be held in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church's Fellowship Hall, 25 Franklin St., Biglerville, PA, 17307. Serving as pallbearers will be, Jeffrey Pentz, Terri Christina Black-Pentz, Kain A. Becker, Kylynn L. Dunlap, Ashlei M. Dunlap and Celeste Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be: Austyn T. Dunlap, Mikaela E. Benoit and Reilly I. Pentz. The family would appreciate memorial contributions being made in Robert's memory to: Relay For Life, Team Curvations, Curves of Biglerville, 3099 Biglerville Road, Biglerville, PA, 17307; or Ascera Care Hospice, 44 Bowman Road, York, PA, 17408. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the Dugan Funeral Home in Bendersville. www.DuganFH.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Nov. 15, 2010.

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brenda carbaugh

November 15, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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