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Arning, Arthur "Duke" Jr. (1934-2014)
Arning, Arthur (-2014)
Obituary
2014
Bellville Times
Arthur “Duke” Arning Jr., 80, a lifelong Bellville resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at his home. Duke was born April 21, 1934, in Bellville. The son of Arthur and Nettie Loesch Arning, he grew up and attended school in Bellville. Duke married Loretta Arceneaux on Aug. 1, 1954, in Schriever, La. They have made their home in Bellville where they have been active members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Duke was also a devoted member of the Bellville Knights of Columbus Council #9268. During his working years, Duke owned and operated Arning Well Service. He enjoyed fishing and raising cattle. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Loretta Arning of Bellville; daughters Peggy Peschel and her husband, Karl, of Industry, and Patsy Pepper and her husband, Pat, of Warner Robbins, Ga.; son Wayne Arning and his wife, Deborah, of Dallas; grandchildren Holly Bass and her husband, Kevin, and Wesley Peschel and his wife, Amanda, all of Industry, Benjamin Arning and Arthur Arning, both of Dallas, Amber Grinnell and her husband, Ted, also of Dallas, Chessica Ross and Christopher Arning, both of Houston; great grandchildren Grace and Drew Bass, Ella and Nelson Peschel, Skylar and Kip Kruse, and Kristen and Landon Grinnell; sister Frances Sims and her husband, Floyd of Ganado; brother Elwood Arning and his wife, Diane, of Bellville; and numerous other relatives and many dear friends. Duke was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nettie Arning, his grandson, Sydney Pepper, and his brother, Eugene Arning. Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, from 6-8 p.m., at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville, where Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at 10 a.m., at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Reverend Timothy Bucek celebrant. Interment following in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville. Pallbearers were Bellville Knights of Columbus Council 9268. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Bellville Knights of Columbus Council 9268, 2554 Hwy. 36 North, Bellville, Texas 77418. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, P.O. Box 610, 12029 Hwy 36 S., Bellville, Texas 77418. (979)865-2424 -www.schmidtfunerals.com Posted by Bruce White |
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Arning
Arthur
2014
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