Our beloved dad and grandfather passed away peacefully on Dec. 8th at the age of 91. Bob was born Sept. 30th, 1923 in Menasha, the son of the late Edward and Clara (LaFave) Arft. He was united in marriage to Armella Young on July 2nd, 1960, having two children, Rob and Mary and sharing 16…
Continue ReadingOur beloved dad and grandfather passed away peacefully on Dec. 8th at the age of 91. Bob was born Sept. 30th, 1923 in Menasha, the son of the late Edward and Clara (LaFave) Arft. He was united in marriage to Armella Young on July 2nd, 1960, having two children, Rob and Mary and sharing 16 years together before her death on May 19th, 1976. He was also married to Dolores Reinders and she preceded him in death on April 23rd, 1996. Bob served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was formerly employed at Gladfelter (Bergstrom Paper Company) for 40 years. He loved to garden, build models and travel.
He will be remembered as a kind, quiet, gentle man who loved spending time with all of his family.
He will be deeply missed by his son, Rob Arft, Kimberly; daughter, Mary (Dan) Zuleger, two grandchildren, Matthew and Travis Zuleger, Darboy; two sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Arft, Appleton; Pat Kosiorek, Menasha and sisters-in-law, Joan Arft, Neenah; Vonnie Arft, Kimberly and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Court; brothers, Donald and Jack Arft; and his brothers-in-law Eugene Court and Ben Kosiorek.
Funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13th at ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH, 1810 N. McDonald Street, Appleton. The visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. If desired, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association are appreciated.
Beth Young-VerKuilen
left a message on December 15, 2014:
Mary and Rob,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It is always so hard to lose a parent, no matter what our age. Your Dad will always be remembered as a very kind and gentle soul. May your memories of happier days bring you peace as you grieve. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Young-VerKuilen
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Beth Young-VerKuilen
left a message on December 15, 2014:
Mary and Rob,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It is always so hard to lose a parent, no matter what our age. Your Dad will always be remembered as a very kind and gentle soul. May your memories of happier days bring you peace as you grieve. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Young-VerKuilen
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