Dr. Henry E. Arndt

Henry (Doc) E. Arndt, 95, of Reedsburg, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a respected businessman, and a Christian. Henry was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family, church and community.

He was born in Osceola, WI and raised in East Farmington, WI, the son of Henry J. Arndt and Matilda (Feske) Arndt. On November 14, 1952, he was united in marriage to Wilma Hunt in Fort Worth, TX.  This union was blessed with six children.

After graduating from Osceola High School in 1945, Henry attended River Falls Teacher’s College, and Marquette University Dental School, graduating in 1952. He served in the U.S. Air Force for two years from 1952 until 1954. He and his family moved to Platteville, WI in 1954 where he practiced dentistry before moving to Reedsburg.  He began his dental practice in Reedsburg in 1955 and retired in 1989.

Henry was active in the Reedsburg community, St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, and Excelsior Township for many years. He also was an instructor for the Wisconsin Hunters Safety Program for over 25 years.

Doc enjoyed his trips to Canada and Vilas County for hunting and fishing. He truly appreciated God’s creation in nature.

He is survived by his children, Patricia Durham, Roxanne Arndt, Stephen Arndt, Dr. Jennifer (Mark) Kitson, and Tracey (Jeffrey Merath) Arndt; brother, Paul (Audrey) Arndt; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and loved ones.

Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma; daughter, Judith Olson; daughter-in-law, Karen Arndt; his parents; brother, Rev. Gerald Arndt, and sister Marianne Mullen.

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15: 5.

Private family services for Dr. Henry Arndt will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Reedsburg. Per Doc Henry’s request, it is preferred that no memorials or flowers are given.

The Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, is assisting the family.

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