Michael Allen Arnold

Michael Allen Arnold obituary

Michael Allen Arnold

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Michael Arnold Obituary

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Michael A. Arnold, 62, passed away on August 17, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1962, in Wichita, Kansas, to Albert and Pat Arnold.

Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his sense of humor, and the love he poured into his family. He enjoyed traveling, craft beers, woodworking, sports, photography, art, cycling and music. His greatest joy came from time spent with his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Arnold.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Lori; his children, Tiffany (Chris) Palmquist, Joshua (Jeni) Diener, and Sasha Diener (Kyle Grubbs) his mother, Pat Arnold; his sister, Cathy (Tommy) Edwards; and his cherished grandchildren, Liam (Isabel) Welch, Aiden Palmquist, Gavin Thompson (Jules Hand), Justice Diener, and Ella Diener.

He is also survived by ten nieces and nephews, multiple great-nieces and great-nephews, and countless friends who will forever treasure his memory.

Visitation with family is 6:00 to 8:00pm Friday, August 22, 2025 at Smith Mortuary, 7031S. Broadway, Haysville, KS 67060 and funeral service is 2:00pm Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Cross Roads Church, 2139 S. Maize Rd, Wichita, KS 67209.

in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oakview Christian Church, 4403 S Greenhaven St, Wichita, KS 67216.

Michael's life was a blessing, his memory a treasure, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smith Mortuary - Haysville

7031 S. Broadway, Haysville, KS 67060

Send Flowers

Aug

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Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cross Roads Church

2139 S Maize Rd, Wichita, KS 67209, Wichita, KS 67209

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