Arndt, Richard "Bumpa"

Richard W. "Bumpa" Arndt went to be with Jesus in Heaven on Saturday Dec. 8, 2012 surrounded by his beloved family at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born on Feb. 15, 1929 in the town of Osceola the son of Raymond and Elvera Guell Arndt and birth father Lawrence McElhatton. On Jan. 22, 1949 Richard married LaNora G. Hadley at Salem Church in Fond du Lac. Richard owned and operated R&R Trucking and then was a Dairy farmer. After retirement, he loved driving school bus. All his grandchildren and numerous friends knew him as Bumpa. He was a member of Covenant Church in Fond du Lac and enjoyed music, singing in the church choir, Fond du Lac Barbershop, playing cards ie. poker, Scrabble and Yahtzee. Richard became proficient with the computer in the last years and traveled extensively. Most of all, Bumpa was a great Dad not only raising his children but many grandchildren and many others.

Survivors include: special friend Sondra Reimer of Plymouth, his children Linda (Jon) Paulson, Richard B. Arndt, Shirley Wendt, Mary Arndt all of Fond du Lac, John (Bruce Genz) Arndt of West Bend, Tim Arndt, Susanne (Randall) Freund all of Fond du Lac and Cheryl (Robert) Hurt of Texas, his grandchildren Richard S.(Jennifer) Arndt of Middleton, Jennifer (P.J.)Solomon of MA, Ben (Whitney)Arndt of Shawano, Sheila Arndt, Amy Wendt, Emily (Andrew) Jorgensen, Dennis Arndt, Adam Arndt, Bradley Ryan, Tristan Arndt, Tatiana Arndt, Eric Freund, and Sarah Freund all of Fond du Lac, his great grandchildren Joshua Smith of ND, Travis Smith of S.C., Lily and Eloise Arndt of Middleton, Henry and Patrick Solomon of MA, Joel Arndt of Lomira and Ava Freund of Fond du Lac, his great great grandchildren Madison Smith of IA, and Travis "L.T." Smith of S.C. , his brothers Dave (Delores) Arndt of DeForest and LeRoy Arndt of Appleton, David and Dennis McElhatton, his sisters Betty (Bruno) Yunker of Wauwatosa, Sheila (George) Heinick of MI and Mary (Pat) Cassidy of Middleton, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife LaNora on Mar. 2, 2010, and a brother Dan Arndt.

Visitation will be Wednesday Dec. 12th from 4 to 8 PM at the Twohig Funeral Home, 305 Fond du Lac Ave. Fond du Lac and on Thursday from 10:30 AM until time of services at Ledgeview Memorial Park.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday Dec. 13th at 12:00 PM in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum Chapel at Ledgeview Memorial Park, N6250 County Rd. K, Fond du Lac. Rev. James Morning will officiate and entombment will follow at Ledgeview.

Online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com

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Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Dec. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Arndt

20 Entries

Sue Freund

January 6, 2014

Bye Dad. Miss you so much. love you

Robert Hurt

December 13, 2012

I didn't realize it until now, but you have taught me more about living life than anyone. It was remarkable to see you be both your passion and love for life. Your commitment to family and those close to you was an inspiration. I experienced through you real sense of life and love. Cheyl said, you told her said it was my turn to take care of her now and I will. I want to thank you for her. She is the love of my life and as you know she is a "handful". I am thankful for getting the opportunity to share a bit of Texas with you and more importantly the chance to know you better. It was a real honor. I witnessed the love and warmth you shared with Sandy and I promise to love Cheryl as much. My only regret is I didn't get to tell you in person how much I loved and respected you.

December 12, 2012

Our prayers are with all of the family ,and you are in thoughts with the upcoming holidays,as we know how difficult it is
God bless T0m & Sharon Hadley Yuma AZ

Cheryl Hurt

December 12, 2012

You were the only father I ever had and who I ever will know - thank you so very much for all the love you had for me. I will miss you more than you will ever know. It gives me confort in knowing that you are with Mom and forever will be. I will always cherish the time in which you and Sandy came to Texas to visit me and Robert, and all the memories we made while you were there. I love you Dad ;O)

Scott Duley

December 12, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Pennie McCauley

December 11, 2012

Dear Cheryl and family,

Please except my dearest sympathy in this time of sorrow.

Darlene Hoffmann

December 11, 2012

Dear Mary, Emily, and loving family,

May God's Love & Grace console and strengthen you in this time of loss and sorrow. May it comfort you to know that "Bumpa" lives in the gentle embrace of our dear Lord & Savior.

In Christian Love,
Darlene Hoffmann, Manager
Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum

Sue Wollersheim

December 11, 2012

Dear Shirley & Family: I'm so sorry for your loss. May all you memories forever be in your hearts.

JoAnn Streeter

December 10, 2012

Arndt Family,
My heart aches for all of you with the loss of Bumpa. He was truly a kind soul that will leave a mark on many hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
(((Hugs)))

Bev & Scott Vossekuil

December 10, 2012

No matter when you seen Bumpa he always had a wonderful smile on his face for you. Know that he is at peace and in Heaven with Nana and someday we will all see them again.

Melody Paul

December 10, 2012

Bumpa...will miss you. You very welcoming to me and the many times i visited the farm. My sympathy to all the family for their loss. I know how hard it will be on all of you, as you were a close family. Love you all~Mel

Jovita Lighthizer

December 10, 2012

Richard "Bumpa", I never had the chance to meet you but I heard many stories from Joshua. He spoke very highly of you and I know you were a great man and meant alot to him. Your family was very blessed to have had you in their lives!
Love, Jovita Lighthizer

Kerry Wolfe

December 10, 2012

Emily and Mary, I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Andrea Wondra

December 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm sorry for your loss.

December 10, 2012

Richard..I lost my best friend and I will always love you "the most" We were so lucky to find each other and have a second love!! Miss you. SANDY

Eric Freund

December 10, 2012

Dear bumpa I love you. You were always there for me helping me out and showing me the way. Your soul is at rest and your spirit us above us with nana. Your courage inspiring us to be strong and be there for one another as you would want us to be. We love you Bumpa Ava and Sara love you too!!!

Shirley Wendt

December 9, 2012

Dad, I will always try to live up the the example that you set. You can't believe how much I miss you already. I pray that you are happy and having fun in heaven with Mom. Love you for always and forever!

Eric Freund

December 9, 2012

Dear Bumpa I love you. You have always been there for me helping me through. Your bravery inspires us to be strong. Your soul is resting and we know you will always be watching over us.

I love you and Avav and Sara love you too thank you!

Sarah Freund

December 9, 2012

Bumpa, you were always there for me and taught me to be strong. I will miss you forever. I am happy you are with God and Nana. Love you Bumpa.

Sue Freund

December 9, 2012

I will miss you so much dad. The love I feel for you can only be measured by the sorrow that is in my heart...

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