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Gordon Lowell Arnold
August 5, 1943 - September 26, 2023
Gordon Lowell Arnold, age 80, of Wilton, IA, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospital. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the church. Burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wilton American Legion or to Zion Lutheran Church Choir Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Gordon was born in Iowa City, Iowa on August 5, 1943, the son of Delbert and Edith (Bjork) Arnold. He graduated from West Liberty High School with the Class of 1961. Gordon proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He married Kathryn Asmus in 1969. She passed away on September 24, 2007. Gordon later married Anita Ploen on April 17, 2009.
Gordon was the shipping supervisor for JM Eagle Manufacturing Company, retiring in 2009. In his retirement, Gordon loved tending to his yard and helping his friends during harvest. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he was active in the choir. Gordon was also a member of the Wilton American Legion and the Wilton Hi-Lighters. Most of all, Gordon loved spending time with his family and friends.
Gordon will be dearly missed by his wife, Anita; six children: Julie (Corey) Jacobs of St. Mary's, GA, Janine Arnold of Wilton, Jason Arnold of Austin, TX, Darci (Donnie) Humphrey of Naples, Italy, Dorian (Seth) Maag of Durant, IA and Dina (Scott) Mitchell of Woodbine, IA; eight grandchildren: Brandon, Drew, Ellie, Lauren, Drake, Robbie, Cecelia, and Charlie; one great-grandchild, Florence; and one sister, Karen (Glen) Puffet.
Gordon was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn; and one brother, Ralph Arnold.
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Cheryl White
October 2, 2023
So sorry to hear of Gordan's passing. I've none him since I was little. He helped my brother with his stock car. Always spoke to me! I'm sure Anita and his children will miss him
Lisa Green
October 2, 2023
Janine, Jason, and Julie, my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Penney DeVore
September 30, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Lou Doran
September 29, 2023
I've had Anita & Gordan in my prayer's since the 1st time I heard he had cancer, Gordan was a card, always made you laugh, so glad he sung in the choir, a friend I'll never forget. My heart goes out to Anita & all the family!!
Barb Vitek
September 28, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I’m so sorry. Enjoyed running into you guys at the cafe talking about the old days on Court St. Thoughts are with you.
Marilyn Kean
September 27, 2023
Anita. I'm so sorry to hear Gordon has passed. Looked to me that you two were meant for each other. You were together everywhere. My sympathy to you.
RIP, Gordon
Dona Hintermeister
September 27, 2023
Anita, so sorry to see that Gordon passed away. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Bart Proctor
September 27, 2023
RIP Gordy I will all always remember our work days together and how we whooped butt on 20 plus truck days and said is that all you have to throw at us !!! Take a break buddy I will catch up with you later!
Anita Hartley
September 27, 2023
So sorry to see that Gordon has passed away. My sympathy to you, Anita, and your family.
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