Waynedale Obituaries

RICHARD P. ARNOLD, 65

RICHARD P. ARNOLD, 65, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005, at his residence. Born April 18, 1940, in Fort Wayne, he served in the Navy. He was a member of American Legion 241 and Redeemer Lutheran Church. He worked at General Electric for 32 years, in quality control and testing, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed traveling, bowling and Notre Dame football.

Surviving are his wife, Lana Arnold of Fort Wayne; daughter, Lisa (Phillip) Springer of Fort Wayne; son, Michael (Amanda) Arnold of Minneapolis, Minnesota; brothers, Leonard Jacquay of Fort Wayne and Donald Jacquay of Bakersfield, California; sister, Phylis Fortman of Coldwater, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Chelsea Springer, Ian and Connor Springer, all of Fort Wayne and Augustus Arnold of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Calling was Monday, December 19, at Elzey Patterson Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne.

Funeral service was Tuesday, December 20, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 202 W. Rudisill, Fort Wayne. Burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery, with Military Honors by American Legion.

Memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church or donor’s choice.

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