Ralph Charles Arnett

HOUSTONRalph Charles Arnett, 84, of Houston, MN, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab. Ralph was born to Emanuel and Margaret (Finn) Arnett on November 21, 1929 and served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He was married to Donna (Jenkins) Arnett from 1965 until her death in 1996. In 2004, he met and married Ruth (Witt) Rahn and was blessed with 9 years of marriage. Ralph was a lifelong dairy farmer, who enjoyed farming and hard work. He took pleasure in reading, driving his Dodge truck, and traveling. He like traveling in the western US and made several trips to Hawaii. Faith was also a big part of Ralph's life. He will be sadly missed. Ralph is survived by his wife, Ruth; stepchildren, Lynne Arnett, Kaye (David Bothe) Arnett, Lee (Mari) Arnett; nieces Carolyn (Larry) Newcomb, Kathy Boldt; nephews Ken (Irene) Boldt, Edwin (Nancy) Boldt and many other nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Donna, stepson Vern Arnett; sister Jean Boldt, and brothers Wayne, Raymond, and Donald Arnett. Services for Ralph will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014, at South Ridge United Methodist Church in La Crescent, MN with the reverend Mark Bengtson officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, at the church. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery after the service.
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