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Engineering-he left for work at 7:30 a.m. every morning, returning home at 5:30 p.m.
He camped and fished when he was younger. He took up cycling as a hobby later in life. He would bike from five to 30 miles on trails and in scenic areas from his 50s into his early 70s. Traveling was a constant joy. Whether he led family trips to Myrtle Beach and Disney World, traveled to Italy, cruised the Carribean, ventured to Saint Martin and Saba for his 65th birthday and the Grand Canyon for his 70th, or traveled on meandering road trips seeing historical sites along the way, he made the most of time with family. In 2007 he relocated to Florida and jumped right into the life of an active retiree. One day, to the surprise of his children, he became president of the
Singles Group! He made day trips. He went to concerts. He even managed to be a responsible 80 year old by helping his elderly neighbors!
On Dec. 8, 2020, he submitted an official change of address application and it was accepted. His ashes will rest in the Gulf of Mexico and his soul in Heaven.
He mostly leaves behind amazing memories, life lessons and enduring values he
taught, and long visits and trips shared with loved ones. He also left behind a lot of tools that his kids have no idea how to use!
He is survived by his daughter, Sheila Kinzel; his son, Arnie Dunn, Jr.; his companion and best friend, Joan Nylander; his brothers, George Dunn, Gary Dunn, David Dunn, and Kevin Dunn; his grandchildren, Weldin Dunn, Carson Dunn, and Levi Dunn. He will be missed, for sure. The earth is a better place because he lived here for eight decades. A private family Celebration of Life will be held and in lieu of flowers, please consider donating in the Memory or Honor of Arnold J. Dunn Sr to Kind to Kids www.kindtokids.org or Epilepsy Foundation www.epilepsy.com
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Chris Downey
January 21, 2021
I work at KBR (previously BE&K) and had the pleasure of working with Arnold. He was an incredible person and an excellent engineer. Everyone had nothing but great things to say about Arnold! As I read the obituary I smiled because I knew Arnold.
My deepest sympathy, Arnold will be missed.
Jennifer Solley
January 18, 2021
Your words and personal antidotes are a great tribute to a great man. I worked with Arnold at BE&K. He was a true gentleman and professional, liked and respected by all. May he Rest In Peace.
Jim Ward
January 18, 2021
I worked with Arnold for more than 15 years at BE&K. He was a steady hand and always gave it his all. Truly, I can think of no other that I've worked with in the past 50 years that has left me so impressed. Arnold will be missed. God Bless his soul.
Jim Ward
Fred Sparks
January 18, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Arnold at BE&K. I learned a lot from him early in my career. Arnold was well liked and respected by everyone. He was a great guy. My Sincere Condolences.
stephen winter
January 17, 2021
I was hired by Standard Chlorine in 1978 to upgrade their antiquated pneumatic control system to a microprocessor based system operated by a workstation. There was only about 5 instrument techs and 3 electrical techs. By the time I left 12 years later, Arnold was supervising 24 men. One of his jobs was to create all instrument specifications which were submitted to purchasing. The Weiner family took over control of the plant promising us a “kinder, gentler” work place. I came to hate work because paranoia reigned and I did not have the political skills that my increased job responsibilities required. I went to BE&K as an instrument engineer to work on large DuPont projects. About a year later Arnold got fed up and also had a foot infection. My boss, Bob Shoemaker, said he would start Arnold on a trial basis. He was sold when he realized that Arnold was coming in on evenings and weekends to master the computer skills, the DuPont Standards and the project system. About 6 months later, I had an unsuccessful back operation which rendered me bedridden for almost a year. Arnold had been doing instrument specification work which is done by engineers. I was provided with a laptop and worked in bed with Arnold as my sole liaison feeding me work. He saved my sanity and kept me off of disability. Subsequently Arnold and I were able to bring in 8 SCD instrument techs and 1 engineer plus Tony Sinibaldi. Arnold performed specification work at a level superior to most of the other engineers and was always a pleasure to work with. Call me at 484-985-2503. I would love to hear more about his life in Florida or tell some more war stories.
Lisa Sorantino
December 13, 2020
What a beautiful tribute. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Kevin Wade Dunn
December 12, 2020
What a Great and Loving Father,Brother and friend Arnold was..... I've got many memories growing up with him as My Big brother....
Visiting on many weekends with Walter James our Father and Gertrude ... David,Gary and my Mother.
Arnolds, Wayne and Georges Mother past on before I was born.. Dad remarried and had three more boys.
Think i saw Arnold, Sharon,Arnie snd Sheila at Aunt Ednas and Uncle woodys Farm in Laurel Delaware More than there home in Newark sometimes.
I was the Prodical Son ....
Went off into the far country and squanderd my time and Money.
Arnold got it right......
Loving Wife and two great kids.
Three grandchildren.
He leaves a great Legacy......
Thru Arnie,Sheila and there Children's Children to come
REST AND REJOICE WITH YOUR MOTHER,WAYNE AND OUR FATHER, AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE GONE ON AHEAD OF US....
GOD BLESS ARNIE AND SHEILA AND THERE CHILDREN'S CHILDREN..... IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME I PRAY
AMEN
Karla Reynolds (& family)
December 12, 2020
Sending much love and prayers for your hearts. The Reynolds’ family will be in prayer for you all. Hugs! What a super kind man with 2 amazing kids! ❤
Isabelle Fraser
December 12, 2020
This was a shock. A truly good friend to everyone. Specially the singles club. We had many interesting day trips around the area. And a few birthday cakes to celebrate over the years. My sympathies go out to all his family. He will be missed.
Doris Sudler
December 12, 2020
My Sincere Condolences to the Family of Mr. Arnold Dunn Sr. He was truly a very nice person. I enjoyed talking to him.
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