Racine- Henry Charles Arndt, 86, passed away at Boland Hall of the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Monday, October 29, 2007. Henry was born in Racine on May 18, 1921, son of Henry and Margaret (nee: Holler) Arndt, and was a lifelong resident of Racine. He was united in marriage to Emily Janiak on June 5, 1948 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Henry proudly served in the US Army in the Armored Division in World War II. He retired from Walker Mfg. in 1978 after 33 years. Henry was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. He was an avid Cubs fan, and loved to mow his lawn and clean out his garage – three times a week. Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Emily; children, Pamela (Jack) Westmont, William (Dedee Nielsen) Arndt and Robert (Maureen) Arndt; grandchildren, John (Polly) Westmont, Scott (Jodie) Westmont, Amy (Andy Rice) Westmont, Melissa Arndt, Ryan Arndt, Cassie (Ryan) Hilt; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Sara, Ben and Tyler; brothers, Jim and Charles; sisters, Myrt and Margaret; sisters-in-law, Eva Garbarek, Adele Spieker and Irene Ruk; brothers-in-law, Leo Janiak, Lawrence Janiak, Matthew (Betty) Janiak; and by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services, with military honors, will be held in the funeral home on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Richard J. Molter (a longtime friend from Harmony Club) officiating. In recognition of Henry being a loyal fan, family and friends are invited and encouraged to wear Chicago Cubs attire to the funeral. A reception in Henry’s honor will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday morning from 10 am – 12 noon. In accordance with Henry’s wishes, cremation will take place following the services and private entombment will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Boland Hall of the WI Veterans Home has been suggested. A heartfelt note of thanks to the entire staff of Boland Hall for the outstanding care and support that was so warmly extended to Henry in his time of need. God bless all of you!
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