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David Arnold Obituary
David R. Arnold
July 12, 1935 - Feb. 26, 2022
MADISON - David R. Arnold, age 86, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, surrounded by his family, at St. Mary's Hospice. He was born at home on July 12, 1935, in Arena, Wis., the son of Neil and Hazel (Whitt) Arnold.
Dave graduated from Barneveld High School with the class of 1953. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Meili, on April 27, 1957, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Ridgeway, Wis.
Dave worked for Bancroft Dairy on South Park Street in Madison, retiring after 42 years of service. He then helped to care for his family and worked part time at PDQ on East Buckeye Road.
Dave and Evelyn were long time members and volunteers at St. Dennis Church in Madison. Dave enjoyed reading, playing cards and board games with family and friends. He and Evelyn enjoyed traveling and camping, often with their good friends, Don and Diane Brockman. Most of all Dave loved spending time with his large family and many friends.
Dave is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Jeanette (Terry) Richardson and Michael (Kerry) Arnold; grandchildren, Erica Fletcher, Carly Julin, Kayla (Nicholas) Rivera, Seth Schumacher, Drew (Erin) Arnold and Calvin Arnold; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Lori Arnold and Brenda Hensleigh; grandson, Jared Schumacher; his parents; and siblings, Mary (Trainor) Jones and Lawrence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday.
Dave is leaving many friends behind. He will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Leo A Clerkin
March 8, 2022
Our sympathy to Evelyn and family on your loss of David classmate and good friend in earlier days in Barneveld Leo and Norene Clerkin
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Nancy Hanson
March 2, 2022
Evelyn and family,
My sympathies to you on the passing of your husband and father. I remember hearing so much about your family when I would visit with your mother and John, when doing her hair. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. Nancy
Jean Berg
March 2, 2022
Aunt Evelyn, I have no idea what to say to you with all that you and your family is going through. It's just too much. I just wanted to share a couple of favorite memories of Uncle Dave with you. We were in our backyard on Commerce St. and Uncle Dave was throwing maple tree seeds up in the air with us kids. We had so much fun playing with him that day. He was like a big kid himself. The other memory is when you took us to a beach in Madison (my first time at a beach) and Uncle Dave saw that I was afraid to put my face in the water (Yuck) and he teased by saying don't let Jeanette show you up. It worked. And I had a blast. I can only imagine how he will be missed by you and your family. God bless you Aunt Evelyn. Love, Jean
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