ARNOLD “ARNIE” W. THUR

ARNOLD “ARNIE” W. THUR

     Arnold “Arnie” W Thur, 79, of Greenwood, WI, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI.

     Arnie was born Feb. 17, 1945, in Neillsville, WI, to Ervin and Cora (Frank) Thur. Later, his family moved to Fairchild, WI, and he was raised on the family farm with his siblings. Arnie married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn “Kathy” Hehl, Aug. 22, 1964. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past August. They started their marital life in Sun Prairie, WI, and moving to Neillsville, WI, to raise their children. Arnie was employed at the Porcelain Plant, Neillsville Foundry, was self-employed repairing small engines, and after retiring, worked part-time for Gross Motors maintaining the laundry mat. Arnie was known for his love of working in his garden, canning pickles, fishing, watching NASCAR and enjoying time with his family and friends.

     Arnie is survived by his wife, Kathy, of Greenwood, WI; daughter Jackie (Garry) McDonell of Neillsville, WI; sons Jeffrey Thur of Neillsville, WI, and Jeremy Thur of Greenwood, WI; seven grandchildren, Jamie (James) Wampole, Megan (ViJay Krishnan) McDonell, Nicole Egland (Ryan Arnett), Justin Thur, Brianna (Donavan) Risch, Aiden Swenson, Amber (Cody) Kallian and Cody Thur; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty (Gene) Hehl; sister-in-law Carol Thur; and brothers-in-law Glenn (Carol) Peterson and Ronald (Linda) Peterson.

     He is preceded in death by his parents, father- and mother-in-law, three brothers, eight sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law and a nephew.

     A private celebration of Arnold’s life will be held at a future date.

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

     The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Arnold’s family.