Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Jack E. Arnold

Nov. 24, 1930 - Dec. 27, 2000

 

South Bend Tribune 12/30/2000

Jack E. Arnold, 70, of Indiana 933, South Bend, Ind., died following a short illness at 9:25 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Mr. Arnold was born on Nov. 24, 1930, in South Bend to the late Lester and Sena (Jorritsma) Arnold and lived in Three Oaks, Mich., South Bend area his entire life.

 

On Feb. 25, 1965, in Mango, Fla., he married Beverly McDaniel who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Sandra (James) Fulton and Martine "Pookie" Arnold, both of South Bend and Shari "Bear" (Cory) Winkelman of South Riding, Va.; two sons, Randy (Dorene) Arnold of South Bend and Terry Arnold of New Carlisle, Ind.; four grandchildren, Jessica and Kim Fulton and Steve and John Arnold; and by four great-grandchildren.

 

Mr. Arnold was well known as the owner of Jack's Trailer Sales and Rental in South Bend. Jack was a member of Community Congregational Church and the American Motorcycle Association. He was an avid motorcyclist and loved any kind of motorcycle or auto racing. At the time of his death all of his family was with him and he was surrounded with their love.

 

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today, Dec. 30, in Community Congregational Church, 19671 Cleveland Road, with Rev. Paul Blend officiating, and friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 2, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Congregational Church, 19671 Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN 46637, or to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Program, P. O. Box 88-541, Chicago, IL 60680-154. The WELSHEIMER FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 17033 Cleveland Road, is handling arrangements.