Service Information
Robert “Bob” L. Arndt, age 90, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Ecumen Oaks and Pines in Hutchinson.
Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
Memorials preferred to the Lutheran Social Services.
Obituary
Robert Lee Arndt was born on August 6, 1929, in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was the son of Paul and Arvella (Turner) Arndt. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna. Robert received his education in Owatonna and was a graduate with the Owatonna High School class of 1947.
On September 30, 1950, Robert was united in marriage to Florence Wavrin at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Owatonna. This marriage was blessed with one son, Thomas. Robert and Florence resided in Owatonna, Faribault, and Kenyon, Minnesota. They later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. Robert and Florence shared 60 years of marriage until the passing of Florence on April 21, 2011.
Robert was employed for many years as a sales manager for Harvestore Dealerships in Minnesota until 1986. He then was employed at Culligan Water Conditioning in Hutchinson.
Robert enjoyed collecting and restoring cars, such as Corvettes. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Robert passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Ecumen Oaks and Pines in Hutchinson, at the age of 90 years. Blessed be his memory.
Robert is survived by his:
Son, Thomas Arndt and his wife, Marilyn, of Bloomington, IL;
Grandchildren, Emilie Brehm and her husband, Eric, of Mesa, AZ;
Great-Grandchildren, Henry Brehm, Charlie Brehm, Peter Brehm;
Terrific Neighbors that always watched and cared for him;
Special Friends whom he always ate lunch with at the Evergreen Apartments;
Many other relatives and friends.
Robert is preceded in death by his Parents, Paul and Arvella Arndt; Wife, Florence Arndt; Sister, Betty Johnson; Stepmothers, Evelyn Arndt, Lucille Arndt.
Pat Krause says
SO sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I have such great memories of Bob and Flossie from so many years ago. We were friends from high school years. My husband was his friend for so many years as teenagers. We had a special bond with our group. They always came to our parties in Owatonna and we would go out together as a group. He is the last of the men from our group to pass. My Husband Herb Krause passed away in March at age 89.
My friend and part of our group Alice Weise emailed last week to tell me she called him and that he was not well and in a nursing home. And today she sent me this e-mail saying he passed. The last time I saw them both was at a class reunion in Owatonna several years ago and it was always so great me meet up and talk about old times. Flossie had had a stroke but was doing OK. My heart goes out to their family.
God bless, Pat Krause
Audrey Arndt says
My sympathy to you on your loss. It was so wonderful Tom and Marilyn, to bring Bob to Owatonna to visit MaeBelle . We all had a great visit. I enjoyed all their visits when they visited my good neighbor, Eleanor, Flossies sister. Lots of good times.
Herb and Marge Hoff says
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We are neighbors from 234th Circle (but had left for TX so hadn’t heard yet). So enjoyed them both with their friendly smiles and joyful outlook. Bob driving by with his Cool cars, and walking his dog. Deepest Sympathy