Roman F. Arnoldy

ROMAN F. ARNOLDY, 90, died Friday, January 18, 2002. He was born August 5, 1911, in Clements, Minnesota to Magdalen and Frank Arnoldy. Roman grew up in Savage, Minnesota and made Houston his home from 1939. He attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1933. He was the founder of what is now Triten Corporation of Houston, Texas which was founded as Texas Alloy Products Company. He was also a founder of Houston Grinding & Mfg. Company and Houston Heat Treating Company. Roman was known for his many inventions primarily the Bulkweld process and equipment. He was the holder of over forty U.S. and international patents. Of his many honors, Roman was given the outstanding Achievement Award by the University of Minnesota; he was named Inventor of the Year by the Houston Intellectual Property Law Association; he was recognized by the City of Savage, Minnesota with the Community Recognition Award; and he was elected to the prestigious membership of the National Academy of Engineers for his lifetime achievements in science and engineering. Roman developed the Bralers cattle breed and founded the American Bralers Association. Although he was always busy, he managed to find time to write and publish two books. He believed whole heartedly in serving and giving back to his community. He was actively involved in many civic and professional organizations. He was also a member of the River Oaks County Club, the Breakfast Association, the Forum Club of Houston and served as an Associate of Rice University and was a member of the William Marsh Rice Society. He was past president and director of the Rotary Club of Houston. He also served as Director for the following: the American Cancer Society, Free American Welding society. Free Enterprise Education Center, the Houston Symphony, the Society for the retarded, and the Texas Council for Economic Education. Additional, he served as trustee of the Goodwill Industries and the Houston Grand Opera. Roman also was a city Councilman and later Mayor for the City of Piney Point Village. He was a strong believer of education and the power of knowledge. Roman served on the Board of Advisors for the University of Minnesota. He made many contributions at Rice University and the University of Minnesota. Roman enjoyed many hobbies but the one dearest to him was his love for trains which started when he was a small boy in Savage, Minnesota. His fascination followed him through his life and he eventually purchased his own private train car, the Intrepid. He was a devoted member of the American Association of Private Rail Car Owners. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. & Mrs. Frank Arnoldy and his lovely wife of 50 years Lillian Joynt Arnoldy. He is survived by his son John Scott Arnoldy, grandsons Jason, Scott and Daniel Arnoldy all of Houston and his daughter Susan Arnoldy Hansen and husband, Dick, granddaughters Brooke and Brittany Hansen all of Houston. Friends may call at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive on Monday, January 21, 2002, from 5:30 until 7:30 in the evening. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery followed by a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main Street at 4:30 in the afternoon with Rev. Asa Hunt presiding. (use north lot for parking). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 20448, Houston, Texas 77225-0448.