1948
Arlen
2018
Arlen Waldron
October 28, 1948 — December 8, 2018
Arlen “Arnie” “Shorty” Waldron , age 70, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on December 8, 2018.
Arnie was born on October 28, 1948 in Deer River, MN, to parents, Ruth (Jensen) and George Waldron. He graduated from Big Fork High School in 1966.
On August 14, 1968, Arnie enlisted in the United State Navy Seabees. During his service, he spent 9 months in Vietnam. And on August 13, 1970, Arnie was honorably discharged.
Arnie worked for Amundson Archery in Superior for 2 years and Barko Hydraulics for 27 years. He then went on to work at Rice Lake Weighing for 14 years. He also worked part-time for Menards in Rice Lake for 10 years and at the Pine City Walmart for 9 months.
Arnie loved woodworking, making toys and repairing most anything. He also enjoyed playing cribbage and checkers. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.
Arnie is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary “Pegg” of Grantsburg; children, Rebecca “Becky” (Martin) Flores of St. Bonifacius, MN, and Joshua Waldron of Superior; grandchildren: Kaleb, Karina, Mateo, Lilly, Azaleya; siblings: Gary (Margie) Waldron of Effie, MN, Duane (Gwen) Waldron of Hibbing, MN; brothers-in-law, Jim (Mary Beth) Merritt of Iron Wood, MI and Tom (Joann) Merritt of Vadnais Heights, MN; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm with a Memorial Service beginning at 7:00pm at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 1:05 PM with full military honors commencing at the cemetery. After the cemetery, all are welcome to join the family at 8670 Hillview Drive E, St. Bonifacius, MN, 55375 for a time of gathering and a light lunch.
Honorary pallbearers are: Rickie Rhea, Martin Flores and Arlen’s grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com
Arnie was born on October 28, 1948 in Deer River, MN, to parents, Ruth (Jensen) and George Waldron. He graduated from Big Fork High School in 1966.
On August 14, 1968, Arnie enlisted in the United State Navy Seabees. During his service, he spent 9 months in Vietnam. And on August 13, 1970, Arnie was honorably discharged.
Arnie worked for Amundson Archery in Superior for 2 years and Barko Hydraulics for 27 years. He then went on to work at Rice Lake Weighing for 14 years. He also worked part-time for Menards in Rice Lake for 10 years and at the Pine City Walmart for 9 months.
Arnie loved woodworking, making toys and repairing most anything. He also enjoyed playing cribbage and checkers. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.
Arnie is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary “Pegg” of Grantsburg; children, Rebecca “Becky” (Martin) Flores of St. Bonifacius, MN, and Joshua Waldron of Superior; grandchildren: Kaleb, Karina, Mateo, Lilly, Azaleya; siblings: Gary (Margie) Waldron of Effie, MN, Duane (Gwen) Waldron of Hibbing, MN; brothers-in-law, Jim (Mary Beth) Merritt of Iron Wood, MI and Tom (Joann) Merritt of Vadnais Heights, MN; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm with a Memorial Service beginning at 7:00pm at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 1:05 PM with full military honors commencing at the cemetery. After the cemetery, all are welcome to join the family at 8670 Hillview Drive E, St. Bonifacius, MN, 55375 for a time of gathering and a light lunch.
Honorary pallbearers are: Rickie Rhea, Martin Flores and Arlen’s grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com
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