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Terrence Arntzen Obituary

Arntzen, Terrence "Tad," age 60, died at home on Monday, September 25, in Hermantown, MN, after a long struggle with cancer. Born and raised in Duluth, MN, he was a 1968 graduate (in accounting and mathematics) of the University of Minnesota Duluth. He worked for more than 25 years as a software programmer and systems engineer at Unisys (or its predecessor companies) in Roseville, MN. In 1996, he and his wife moved to Duluth where Tad was employed as a supervisor for St. Louis County. Tad's many interests included: classical music, camping, canoeing, fishing (Lake Superior, the Arctic Ocean, and lakes in between), hunting, British comedies, astronomy, and photography. Tad will be remembered for his creative and inventive mind, his always-pleasant and very likeable personality, his energy and playfulness, and (above all) the love that he showed his wife and family every day of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Einar Arntzen; his brother, Lorentz; and his sister, Carol. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Catherine "Kate" Arntzen (nee McIntyre); children, Karen (Will Dobbs) Arntzen and Susan (Randy) Tietjen; grandchildren, Benjamin and Sophia Tietjen; brothers, James (Carol) Arntzen and Gary (Jan) Arntzen; and many other friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held at the CREMATION SOCIETY OF MINN-ESOTA (218-624-5200), 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN, at 2PM on Saturday, September 30, 2006, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Luke's Hospice at St. Luke's Foundation Office, St. Luke's Hospital, 1000 E. 1st. St., Suite 102, Duluth, MN 55805, to be used for uninsured hospice patients.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 27, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Terrence Arntzen

18 Entries

Patricia Leaf

October 3, 2006

Randy and Family--
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and your family. Take Care
Patricia Leaf and Paul Runquist
Hastings, Minnesota

Linda Bovis

October 2, 2006

Kate and Family,
You have my sincere sympathy during this difficult adjustment time. It is my loss that I did not know this great man, as he produced and nurtured a wonderful family that I am proud to have been associated. There is a part of him in all of you to carry forward his legacy. He is always close to you. God bless each of you as He knows what your needs are always.

Allan McQueen

September 30, 2006

Kate and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with/for Tad for many years. I know that I am a better person for having known him. He was a blessing and will be greatly missed.

Gretchen Thomas

September 30, 2006

I send my sincere condolences. I only had the pleasure of meeting Tad once last year, but he made a wonderful impression on me. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Jacqueline Buck

September 30, 2006

Kate,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of Tad's love bring you comfort and peace of heart, now and through the days ahead. Tad was a wonderful friend and teacher, he taught me many things when he joined us at St. louis County. It saddens my heart and he will be deeply missed.

Mary Fruehauf

September 29, 2006

I worked with Tad in St. Louis County. He was a wonderful guy and he's really been missed here. You have my deepest sympathy.

Bob & Louwanna Johnson

September 28, 2006

Cathy and Family,
We're so sorry to hear of Tad's passing. The suffering is over for him. Wish we could be with you on Saturday, but will get back to you in the weeks to come. Tad was a wonderful person and you had some great times together. God Bless you all and help you to hang together through this sad time.
Bob & Louwanna

Karen Wilson

September 27, 2006

Kate, I am so sorry for your family's loss. Tad will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. I worked with Tad at St. Louis County and I retired in April.

Joseph Richmond

September 27, 2006

Dear Kate and Family,
Bless you in your grief. Your co-workers (even the ones you never meet), are saddened at your loss.

Chris Bergman

September 27, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I worked with Tad for only a couple years at the County but he treated me like I had been there 20 years. He was a great man and co-worker. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this difficult time.

God Bless!

Tom Thoreson

September 27, 2006

Deepest Sympathy from a former schoolmate.

Linda Smith

September 27, 2006

Kate and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on Tad's passing.
May God bless you all in your time of grief and give you the strength you need to go on without Tad, but not without the wonderful memories you share of him.

Linda Sarne

September 27, 2006

Kate, to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I truly know how painful it is. You will all endure....hold onto each other. My thoughts are with you. Linda

Catharine Eliason

September 27, 2006

Kate, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of great loss.

Steve Dahlstrom

September 27, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathy on hearing of Tad's passing. He was a great guy who was always upbeat and had a smile for everyone. We will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and sadness.

Glenn Hofmeister

September 27, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I sat next to Tad for many years at Sperry, he was a great friend.

Ron Bergquist

September 27, 2006

Tad:

You are missed. Many of your classmates mourn your passing, but we all know you are in a better place. May you rest in peace.

Mike Chase

September 27, 2006

Gary,

Sorry to hear that your older brother has passed on. Lisa and I, as well as my brother Bob, send our condolences to you and your family.

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