Fifth Generation


45. James William ARNDT was born on 19 April 1929 in Wilton, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.46,47 He died on 19 January 2008 at the age of 78 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.46

Obituary Notes: "James W. Arndt, age 78, of Tomah, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at his son’s home in Rothschild. He was born April 19, 1929, in Wilton to Hugo and Clara (Radke) Arndt. He married Janice Steinke on June 1, 1951, at Wilton. In prior years, he farmed in the Wilton area and managed the creamery at Hoffman Corners. For many years he worked for the Chrysler Corp in Belvidere, IL, and as parts manager at Belvidere Motors. Most recently, he worked for Norris-Vernier Automotive in Tomah.

He is survived by three sons: James (Maureen) of Blairstown, IA, Jay (Barb) of Rothschild, WI, Jerry (Nonnie) of Chili, WI; four grandchildren, Andrew, Benjamin, Logan and Ethan; five brothers: Bernard (Betty) of Wilton, Verne (Marie) of Hustler, Martin (Julitta), Hugo (Mary Ann) and Leonard (Dixie), all of Wilton; three sisters: Lois (Gordon) O’Rourke of Wilton, Ethel (Don) Dechant of Sparta and Arlis (Larry) Ballwahn of Wilton; a sister-in-law, Judy Arndt of Wilton; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hugo and Clara Arndt, and his brother, Carl Arndt.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul ‘s Lutheran Church in Wilton. Pastor Brad Hubbard from Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Weston officiated."

James William ARNDT and Janice STEINKE were married on 1 June 1951 in Wilton, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.46 Janice STEINKE was born (date unknown).

James William ARNDT and Janice STEINKE had the following children:

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James ARNDT was born (date unknown).

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Jay ARNDT was born (date unknown).

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Jerry ARNDT was born (date unknown).