Francis Eugene Arkenberg Jr.

Francis Eugene Arkenberg Jr. obituary, Tallahassee, FL

Francis Eugene Arkenberg Jr.

Francis Arkenberg Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bevis Funeral Home - Tallahassee on Feb. 6, 2025.
Francis Eugene Arkenberg Jr (A.K.A Tad), 77, passed away Thursday January 30th, 2025 at his residence in Tallahassee, FL. He was born on June 5th, 1947 in East Orange, NJ.
Francis is survived by his only child, Frank Arkenberg (wife Sasha Arkenberg), his beautiful granddaughter Harper Arkenberg, and his sister Lyn Grigonis (husband David Grigonis).
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Renee Lori Arkenberg, his brother's Richard and John Arkenberg and parents Francis and Gertrude Arkenberg.
Francis was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a proud member of the United States Navy. Afterwards he focused on completing a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. He then decided to use his knowledge for good and was a proud teacher at R.E.T.S institute in New Jersey.
Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.
A service is being planned for a later date. Todd Wahlquist is assisting the family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).

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