Robert Anthony Arnold
Robert Anthony Arnold
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He was born in Louisville, KY on August 26, 1945, the son of William Patterson Arnold and Elizabeth Marie Wafzig Arnold.
Bob attended Holy Family Grade School and graduated from Desales High School in 1964. He was retired from the Louisville Metro Police Department and the City of Strathmore Village Police Department. He was the former Chief of Police in Fort Yucon, Alaska for two years before coming back to the Louisville Metro Police Department. Bob was the most kind and generous person, he was always ready to help someone. He was loved by his family and friends. He will be truly missed by everyone.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William Joseph Arnold: his niece, Sheila E. Crenshaw; and his aunt. Margaret Miller.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Lee Elizabeth Crenshaw (John); his niece, Julie Ann Drake; his great nieces, Elizabeth Marie Drake and Sheila Catherine Drake; a great great nephew, Alistair Drury; stepdaughter, Allsion Estes; and a step-granddaughter, Alex Estes.
His funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Ratterman Embry Bosse Funeral Home, 2723 Preston Highway with cremation for follow. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit our floral store.
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Alexandrea
December 15, 2025
I miss him every day he is the man that raised me and the reason I am who I am today he is my hero my best friend my roll model my everything the day I walked out of his funeral was the day my world came crashing down life will never be the same with out him here with me but I know he is up there smiling and watching over me from heaven I was his lil Jewish angel while he was alive and now he's my guardian angel in heaven I love and miss u papa every day I'll never forget all the times and memories we have together everything u made a point to teach me about life or the love u shown me my hole life rest in peace now papa if anyone deserves that it would be u for sure
Gary Vanderhoff
July 25, 2025
RIP Champ and thanks for being Kenny´s friend.
Julie
May 27, 2025
Uncle Bob was the kindest person I have ever met. I never seen him mad in my whole life. He was the type of person to give you the shirt off of his back and the last dollar in his pocket. He lived life to the fullest and was an inspiration to many. Loved by all who knew him. You will be greatly missed Uncle Bob.
Missy Gootee
May 25, 2025
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing although I´m glad he´s no longer suffering. Me and Steve will surely miss him. He was a great neighbor and friend. He was one of the most thoughtful people I´ve known. He was almost 80 and could run circles around most! lol He had spunk and will power to keep moving. He rode his bike when he didn´t have a car. ( He wouldn´t wear a helmet). He lived an interesting but simple life. He will be missed by so, so many.
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