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Richard Emil Arndt

Feb 20, 1930 – Jan 15, 2021

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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 for a visitation from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  

 

A service honoring and celebrating his life will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Sean Granger officiating.   Masks are required. 

 

His interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia.  

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KENOSHA – Mr. Richard E. Arndt, 90, died at Brookside Care Center on Friday, January 15, 2021.

He was born in Waukegan, IL on February 20, 1930, the son of the late Frank and Mary (nee Spanko) Arndt.   Richard served his nation with the US National Guard during the Korean War.  After his discharge he married Mary Misurelli at Mount Carmel Church on May 24, 1952.  She preceded him in death on April 26, 2004.

Richard worked in construction all his life as a heavy equipment operator, retiring from Bane and Nelson.  He was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local 139.  Richard was a longtime member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and enjoyed flower gardening and woodworking.

He is survived by his sons, Rick (Laurie) Arndt of Salem and Geno (Kathy) Arndt of Racine; his grandchildren, Tony (Becky) Arndt, Jason Arndt, Michele Arndt and Roxanne (Chompz) Sauceda; as well as his great grandchildren, Aaron, Amelia, Marcus, Kaylana, Owen, Rhys, Nevaeh and Kayvon.   In addition to his parents and wife, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Ed (Jeanette) Arndt.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 for a visitation from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.   A service honoring and celebrating his life will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Sean Granger officiating.   Masks are required.  His interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

   The Arndt family extends a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Brookside Care Center for the exceptional care and attention Richard received during his stay.  

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  1. Barbara Gdisis says

    January 17, 2021 at 8:44 am

    My deepest sympathy to the family.

  2. Dennis and Mary Crimmins says

    January 18, 2021 at 11:15 am

    Ricky, Laurie and Family,

    We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was such a good man. I’ll always remember having known him and working alongside him.

    May Peace and Love surround you during these difficult times.

    God Bless.

  3. Pete & Judy Burditt says

    January 19, 2021 at 7:41 am

    Rick,Laurie,and Family. Rich was always a model christian man,as a husband, father,grandfather,friend and worker. Always putting others first and willing help where it was needed. Our world will miss this great man. Trust that GOD will give you his peace at this time of need. Pete & Judy Burditt

  4. Terry Hardman And Richard Peterson says

    January 20, 2021 at 8:41 am

    Dear Rick and Laurie, I am sorry for the loss of your Dad Rick . It is a great picture of him I can see you in his smile. So sorry we won’t be able to join you today. We are with you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Terry and Dickie

  5. Daniel and Frank Neubecker says

    January 20, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    Dan – He had a very good life and he used it to his best

    Frank – Our thoughts you and your family.

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