Robert Dale Arnold, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 31, 1944 in Montrose, Pennsylvania to Lloyd Edward and Susan Aleta (Schmoll) Arnold. Robert married the love of his life, Joyce Alfreda (Thompson) Arnold on November 22, 1969 at Pratt Friends Church. They were married for 43 years before she preceded him in death on August 5, 2013.
Robert graduated from Montrose High School in 1963. During high school he was a proud member of the FFA. He held numerous jobs in his life, working on farms and driving his semi were his passion. He got the best of both when he became employed by the Kanza Coop in Iuka, Kansas. He worked for them until he retired in 2014. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, country cruising checking out different farms, CB Radio Club and playing cards and dominoes.
He is survived by his daughters, Carla Arnold of Concordia and Darla (Danny) Gossman of Pratt; grandsons, Harley Harris and Colton Gossman both of Pratt; granddaughter, Chelssy Fox of Albany, New York; daughter by choice, Julie Yancheck of Pratt; sister, Phyllis Valentine-Valenza of Port St. Lucie, Florida; brothers, Carlton Arnold and Jerry Arnold both of Wichita; and several great-grandchildren.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Arnold; brother, Raymond Arnold; granddaughter, Harley Williams; nephews, Ellis Johnson and Tom Arnold; brother in-law, Kenny Johnson; and sister in-law, Judy Johnson.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Iuka Cemetery, Iuka with John Hamm presiding.
The family would like to personally thank Dr. Donnenwerth and staff for taking such good care of their dad all these years.
Memorials may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society or Interim Hospice in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.