Arnold C. Mork Obituary (1926 - 2018)

Arnold C. Mork, age 92, of Menomonie, WI died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. Arnie was born on March 6, 1926 to Hans and Pauline (Nelson) Mork in Ridgeland, WI. At the age of 10 he moved to Menomonie. He graduated from Menomonie High School in 1944. After graduation, Arnie served in the U.S. Army during W.W.II and was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas and Okinawa, Japan. After being honorarily discharged, he spent his life working in Menomonie at Lakeside Aluminum, Northwestern Railroad, Menomonie Farmers Union Co-op Bulk Fuel Delivery and starting Arrow Transit in 1962, retiring in 1988. Arnie and his wife of 66 years, Arlene, enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Arnie was a member of VFW 1039, American Legion Post 32, Christ Lutheran Church since 1936, serving on church council and many committees, Board of Directors of Menomonie Farmers Credit Union, Whitetail Golf Course until he was 90 years old, and an avid fan of the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. Arnie was involved with Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Dartball, Kanda Kruiser Snowmobile Club, morning coffee group, camping and he taught many kids how to water ski, driving the boat all day long. Arnie is survived by his wife Arlene; sons, Larry (Kathy) and Dale (Sue); daughters, Karla (Richard) and Sharon; five grandchildren, Jason, Kelli, Brian, Brent and Brady; and10 great grandchildren. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Harold and two sisters, Inga Grudt and Ellen Reichert. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie with Pastor Randy Skow-Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Teegarden Cemetery in the Town of Lucas, Dunn County, with military honors by Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Olson Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Family would like to thank the staff at Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar and The Neighbors of Dunn County.