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Michael Arwine Obituary
1950 - 2017
Michael K. Arwine, 67, of Kenosha passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at Froedtert South-Kenosha Hospital Campus.
He was born in Metamora, Ill., on Jan. 8, 1950, and was the son of the late, Kenneth and Ruth (Rouse) Arwine. Educated in Evanston, Ill., Mike joined the Army and proudly served his country following graduation from high school.
He was united in marriage to Kathy Riggio and made their home in Kenosha.
Mike was employed by Snap-on Tools as a shipping supervisor until his retirement.
He cherished his family and was generous, kind and loving especially for animals and children. He founded the American Life Federation for Veterans which provided assistance for the Homeless Veterans. Mike was in the Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corp in Skokie, Ill., and valued the friendships he made there. He also enjoyed riding his Harley alongside his brothers and sister.
Mike will be dearly missed by his siblings, Davey, Patricia (Patti) and Dan (Jill) Arwine; his niece, Jenny (Tom) Hoskins; nephew, Miles Arwine; great nieces and nephews, Ryan and Zach Hoskins and Brandon, Brittany and Bradley Arwine and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kathy and his brother, Brian.
A Committal Service honoring Mikes' life will be held on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at 12 noon at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Safe Harbor Humane Society, 7811 60th Ave., Kenosha, WI, 53142 would be appreciated by the family.
Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3720 39th Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
262-658-4101
Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com
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Michael Arwine - in the 1965 Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps
Sam Agnello
January 15, 2018
Here is a picture of Michael in 1965 with the Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps that I put into a special frame
Sam Agnello
January 14, 2018
Mike, you will always be missed and will always be remembered. Thanks for being a great friend to me, my brother and my sister. You seemed to always put others first before yourself. You inspired so many with your spirit and heart. I am so glad that we were friends for so many years beginning with our beloved membership in the Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps in the 1960's. God Bless you and your family and may His love shine on all of you!
Warren Pierson
January 12, 2018
Mike was one fine man. I'll always remember his friendship to me. May he rest in peace and be reunited with his loved ones. He will be missed.
Kathy Osterhaus
January 12, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. I know how hard it is to lose a sibling. I am so sorry that I will not be able to be there with you today. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The Bonner's
January 9, 2018
We will miss you dearly Mike. Always fun loving and caring Uncle,brother and husband. Condolences to his family.
Adrianne Kaplan
January 7, 2018
Rest in peace my good friend. I marched with Mike and Brian in the Morton Grove Cougars and Spartans in the early 60s, prior to them marching with the Vanguard. We were all reacquainted back in 2002 with all the drum corps reunion get-togethers, and maintained our friendship on FB. Both Mike and Brian will live in my heart forever.
Pat Arwine
January 7, 2018
You are loved my brother. Patti, Bradley, and I will miss you but you will live in our hearts forever.❤
Dan Arwine
January 5, 2018
In loving memory of my brother.
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