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Gilbert H. Arps

June 16, 1913 — October 30, 2009

Gilbert Arps, age 96, was called to the hands of the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2009. He was surrounded by his loving family when he was called home. Gib was born near Shiocton on June 16, 1913, son of the late Henry and Olga (Hildebrandt) Arps. He graduated from the Kaukauna High School in 1931, and on November 13, 1941, he married his sweetheart, the former Bernice Wiedenhaupt. Gib served his country faithfully during and after World War II as a member of the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post #41, the Electric City VFW Post #3319, and the 40 et 8, where he was also Chef De'Gare. For over forty years, Gilbert “Granny” worked at Thilmany Pulp and Paper in Kaukauna. He enjoyed working with wood, making gifts for family and friends. Gilbert will also be remembered as being a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear to him was his lifelong faithful membership at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Kaukauna.

Gib is survived by his loving wife: Bernice Arps of Kaukauna; three sons: Kenneth (Jean) Arps of Freedom, Karl (Bonnie) Arps of Hortonville, and Kirk (Paula Winarski) Arps of Kaukauna; four grandchildren: Christopher (Sarah) Arps of Omro, Kelly (Tim) Hanson of Kaukauna, Kerry (Steve) Ebben of Combined Locks, and Bob (Melissa) Arps of Francis Creek; eight grandchildren: William, Collin, and Lillian Arps; Matthew and Allison Hanson; Maya and Kyle Ebben; and baby Arps who will join the family in April; two sisters: Ruth Wier and Leatrice (John) Bowman, both of Kaukauna; and two sisters-in-law: Margaret Harke of Kimberly and Grace Dercks of Kaukauna. Gib was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters Mildred Schmidt, Wilma Rausch, Beulah Jensch, Melvin Arps, and Kenneth Arps.

The Christian Funeral for Gib will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 804 Grignon Street in Kaukauna with Rev. Mark Luetzow officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call directly at the church on Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 PM until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Gilbert's name.

The family would like to offer their thanks to the special men and women, especially his granddaughter Kelly, who took such great care of Gib in the Cardiac Care Unit on 2South at Appleton Medical Center. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-766-6200

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804 Grignon St, Kaukauna, WI 54130

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