Charles Thomas Arndt 1935 - 2003

Charles Thomas Arndt, 68, Minot formerly of Stanley, died Sunday, November 23, 2003, in a Minot nursing home, following a 2 ½ year battle with cancer.

Charles was born October 7, 1935, in Sykes Township, Mountrail County, rural Stanley, ND, the son of Carl and Marie (Blum) Arndt. While growing up he worked on the family farm and graduated from Stanley High School. Following high school he continued to work on the family farm.

Charles was once married to Janice Bradey. He was most recently employed at Sundre Sand and Gravel in Minot. He had previously been employed at Cenex and Foley Equipment, as a mechanic, both in Minot.

Charles enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also loved playing pool and darts and played in many tournaments. While growing up he was a member of the Future Farmers of America.

Survivors: Special friend, Eleanor Graupe, Minot; sons, Lloyd Arndt, Minot and Jason (Rachelle) Arndt, Fargo, and their daughters, Natya, and twin daughters, Kaylee and Kylee; daughter, Tenille (Chris) Desimone, New York State; brother, Richard (Karen) Arndt, Stanley, ND; sisters, Lillian (Stefen) Jastrzebski, Crosby, Caroline (Kenneth) Sadle, Nebraska, Angeline Maki, Watford City, Marily Bryant, rural Stanley, Esther (Raymond) Maki, Washington State, Doris (Jim) Walter, Stanley, Gloria (Walter Brit) Worley, Florida, and Laura Erber, Washington State; numerous nieces and nephews survive; three aunts, Edra, Gladys and Ieleen also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son.

Funeral: Saturday, November 29, 2003, at 10:30 a.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Visitation: Friday, November 28, 2003, from noon to 7:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Officiant: Rev. Janet Hernes Mathistad, Pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot, ND

Music
CD Selections
"Precious Memories"
"Just A Closer Walk With Thee"
"Amazing Grace"

Honorary Bearers: Charles special friends, Maurice Foley and Clarence Seibel and his numerous other friends.

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