Arnold Robert R.
May 20, 1930 ~ May 22, 2009
Arnold, Robert R., 79, retired attorney, died on May 22, 2009. At his request, his body will be donated to KU School of Medicine. A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., Downing Lahey Mortuary, 6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS. Bob was born May 20, 1930 to Mason and Agnes Arnold in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was raised in Wichita. He graduated from East High School and received his undergraduate degree at Wichita State University. He received his law degree from Washburn University in Topeka. Bob served in the U.S Air Force in England, and spent 28 years in the Air Force Reserves, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He had his own law practice for many years in Wichita, and served as President of the Wichita Bar Association. He was a past President of the Wichita Board of Education and served as Sedgwick County Counselor. Bob was keenly interested in politics and was very active in the local Democratic Party. For all of his professional accomplishments and service to the community, Bobs greatest passion may have been playing the piano. He was adept at playing anything from Chopin to Ragtime to Boogie Woogie, and people would gather around the piano at parties and family get-togethers to be entertained. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Wellington, Frank and Sterling. He is survived by wife, Donna; daughter Laurie Showell (Wichita); sons and daughters-in-law Gregg and Virginia Arnold (Roeland Park, KS) and Jay and Stacy Arnold (Keller, TX); brothers Dail (Wichita), Gene and wife Laura (Goddard), John (Kansas City, KS), and sister Sue and husband Clarence Huenergardt (Lubbock, TX); seven grandchildren, Harper, Aynsley, Cameron, Connor, Jordan, Evan and Weston; Donnas children and grandchildren. Our thanks and appreciation to all the staff of Life Care Center of Wichita for their love and care for Bob and concern for our family. Memorials have been established with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 225 W. Douglas, Suite 207, Wichita, KS 67202 and Alzheimers Association, 347 S. Laura, Wichita, KS 67211.
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I have the fondest memories of Uncle Robert. He had an intense sense of humor that I shall never forget. When he played the piano, it was nothing short of a concert experience. May God give comfort to the entire family during this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna, Laurie, Gregg, Jay, Dail, Gene, John, Sue and families, Steve and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have such great memories of Uncle Robert and he was a very important part of our family. We understand what you’re going through and hope that time will ease your pain. May God bless you and give you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Donna and family: We extend to you our sincere sympathy for the loss you have suffered by Bob’s death. May your grief be tempered by the consolations of faith, family and friends – and may he rest in peace.
Amy, My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and family during this time of sorrow. At this time he is at peace and looking down on each of you with with loving memories. Keep the good times close to your heart and you will always remember how special he is to your mom and those who’s lives he touched.
The Arnold family. I am thinking of you all. Love, Marti
Uncle Robert will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A great sense of humor and a wonderful laugh.Uncle Robert loved to entertain always at the piano showing us his great talent.He showed all how to live with dignity and how to die with dignity.He will be remember fondly by all who knew and loved him. Very sorry for your loss now he is free from his illness and his smiling down on all of us. Fred J & Karen M Arnold