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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Robert G. Arand
Robert G.
Arand
Nov 3, 1934 — Oct 11, 2015
Stockton
Robert G. Arand's Obituary
Robert G. Arand
, age 80 of Stockton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, October 11th. He was born November 3, 1934 in Rockford, IL; the son of George and Louise Arand. He attended Stockton High School, graduated in 1952 and joined the military in 1954. He served as an MP in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. On June 21, 1958 he married Janaan Madigan. Together they had 6 children. He worked for Atwood Automotive as a tool and die maker and was supervisor for 43 years. He retired in 1996.
Bob was a devoted member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, an avid golfer and served as scoreboard operator for the Stockton Blackhawk football team for over 30 years. In addition to being a die hard Stockton Blackhawk Fan he was also an avid Le-Win Panther fan and life long Chicago Cub & Bear fan. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their various activities and was very active in coaching youth sports. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, watching the squirrels, walking, having coffee with friends, and spending winters down south. He was a very loving husband, and a devoted father and grandfather.
Bob will be greatly missed by family, friends and loved ones. He is survived by his soulmate, Janaan; his daughter, Amy (Shawn) Haas of Stockton; sons Mick (Patty) Arand and Tony (Jennifer) Arand of Stockton and Ric (Cara) Arand of McConnell; 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; two brothers, Lenny (Sharon) Arand and Roger (Eileen) Arand. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rita; son, Timmy; and daughter, Tina.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 14th at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. Funeral Service immediately following at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow. Father Mike Morrissey will officiate. Burial will follow at 1:30 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. The family would like to thank Dr. Cleary and Dr. Harmston and the staff at the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center and UW Madison Clinic. They would like to especially thank the doctors and nursing staff at FHN Intensive Care Unit and Nurse Sherry from FHN Hospice who took exceptional care of him and his family. Go Cubs Go!!
Bob was a devoted member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, an avid golfer and served as scoreboard operator for the Stockton Blackhawk football team for over 30 years. In addition to being a die hard Stockton Blackhawk Fan he was also an avid Le-Win Panther fan and life long Chicago Cub & Bear fan. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their various activities and was very active in coaching youth sports. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, watching the squirrels, walking, having coffee with friends, and spending winters down south. He was a very loving husband, and a devoted father and grandfather.
Bob will be greatly missed by family, friends and loved ones. He is survived by his soulmate, Janaan; his daughter, Amy (Shawn) Haas of Stockton; sons Mick (Patty) Arand and Tony (Jennifer) Arand of Stockton and Ric (Cara) Arand of McConnell; 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; two brothers, Lenny (Sharon) Arand and Roger (Eileen) Arand. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rita; son, Timmy; and daughter, Tina.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 14th at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. Funeral Service immediately following at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow. Father Mike Morrissey will officiate. Burial will follow at 1:30 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. The family would like to thank Dr. Cleary and Dr. Harmston and the staff at the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center and UW Madison Clinic. They would like to especially thank the doctors and nursing staff at FHN Intensive Care Unit and Nurse Sherry from FHN Hospice who took exceptional care of him and his family. Go Cubs Go!!
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