GEORGE WILLIAM ARNDT

GEORGE WILLIAM ARNDT

     It is with great sadness that the family of George W. Arndt announces his passing Sunday, Sept. 15, at his home in Neillsville.

     He was the first born to Clyde and Juanita Arndt Aug. 12, 1946. George graduated high school in Menasha, WI, in 1964. He went on to serve his country in the navy on the CVA-60 USS Saratoga. He was honorably discharged and returned home where he met and married the love of his life, Dawn Marie Arndt.

     During their 57 years of marriage, they had two children, Joey D. Arndt (Laura) of Stevens Point, WI, and Jolie H. Tlusty (Mark Tlusty Jr.) of Neillsville WI. George’s heart was so big, he gained another daughter, Erickah C. Cashell of Neillsville, WI, and son Chad A. French (Terri) of Shiocton, WI.

     After 27 years of service with the Menasha Utilities, George and Dawn moved to Neillsville. George was not the type to settle down, working an additional five years for the Clark County Courthouse.

     George loved fishing, hunting and his dogs. He especially enjoyed telling jokes and old stories while having some cold ones with his family and friends. He is further survived by his two grandchildren, David Van Linn and Mercedes Quandt; great-granddaughter Meadow Quandt-Sternal; his brother, Bill Arndt (Gina) and their children, Heidi Arndt Marks and Haley Arndt.

     He will be missed dearly by his wife Dawn; his children, Joey, Jolie and Erickah; his son-in-law and best friend Mark Tlusty Jr., Mark’s sons, Shawn and Paul Tlusty and their families.

     A celebration of George’s life will be held at the home of Mark Jr. and Jolie Tlusty (W7667 South Mound Road, Neillsville) Saturday Oct.19, beginning at 2 p.m.

     Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

     The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting George’s family with funeral arrangements.