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Wilbur Merle Arnold
1914 - 2016
December 2, 1914 - April 16, 2016
Wilbur Merle Arnold, of Klemme, Iowa, passed away on April 16, 2016, at the age
of 101 following a brief illness. A memorial service for family members will be
held on April 30, at the Andrews Funeral Home in Klemme. Burial will take place
at his family’s plot in the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.
Wilbur was born on Dec. 2, 1914, and grew up on the Arnold home farm near
Klemme. He attended Klemme High School where he participated in basketball and
he graduated with the class of 1932. Wilbur went on to enroll at Iowa State
University where he attended from the fall of 1933 through the fall of 1935 and
he earned a certificate for Agriculture Studies.
Wilbur enjoyed travel and photography in the prime of his life. His travels
included a trip to the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago; numerous
trips with family members to National Parks in the Rocky Mountains, and to the
west coast, during the 1940’s and 1950’s; plus annual outings with extended
family to the Iowa State Fair.
Wilbur made a career of farming in partnership with his brother Roy. Together
they raised crops and cattle on land some of which has been in their family
since 1889. Wilbur retired and moved to a house in Klemme in 1989 where he lived
with his sister Evelyn until she passed away in 2012.
After retirement Wilbur maintained his keen interest in farming and enjoyed
keeping up on the lives of his extended family including nephews, nieces, and
their families. Wilbur maintained his independence as much as he could and
always enjoyed visits from family and friends. He spent much of his time
reading, studying the Bible, cooking, and caring for his pet cat Big Boy.
Wilbur is survived by his brother Bruce Arnold of Goodell, Iowa and numerous
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Nellie
(Lau) Arnold, sister Evelyn Arnold, and brothers Curtis Arnold and Roy Arnold.
source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 26 Apr 2016
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Wilbur Merle Arnold: born 2 Dec 1914 Klemme, Hancock
County, Iowa - died 16 Apr 2016 Belmond, Wright County, Iowa
Grave marker at Calvary Cemetery, Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa
Son of Elmer John Arnold, born 1879 - died 1968 and Nellie Lydia Lau, born
1890 - died 1977
Brother
of:
Curtis Carrol Arnold (1913-1921)
Roy Elmer Arnold (1917-2008)
Evelyn Mae Arnold (1922-2012)
source: Find-A-Grave, memorial# 161554092
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