Douglas D. Arnold

Douglas Darr Arnold, age 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 1:41 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio. Doug fought a courageous battle with cancer and died at peace with family members by his side. Douglas D. Arnold was born on November 11, 1930, in Hillsdale, Michigan, the son of Henry Dewey and Katherine Marie (Bates) Arnold. He married Rita R. Shultz on December 26, 1980, in Bryan, and she preceded him in death on March 16, 2007. Doug was an accomplished artist during his high school days at Hillsdale High School. He was featured in LIFE Magazine on June 20, 1949, with his work hanging in the National Scholastic Art Show two years in a row. Doug worked at The Aro Corporation in Bryan for 41 years, retiring in 1991. Doug was well known for his industrial photography. He was co-director of the Bryan V.F.W. Veterettes Drum & Drill Team, which won several national championships. Doug was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Montpelier. He loved to watch his grandsons participate in their sporting events. He enjoyed his life and family. Doug will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Douglas is survived by three sons, Mike (Teri) Arnold, of Charlotte, Michigan, Jeff (Brenda) Arnold, of Bryan, and Doug (Peggy) Arnold, of Enid, Oklahoma, one daughter, Patricia Kidd, of Texas, one stepson, Carl Shultz, of Tucson, Arizona, two stepdaughters, Rene Shultz, also of Tucson, and Tami Shultz, of Findlay, Ohio, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and cherished friend, Barbara Zulch. Doug was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ross and Donald Arnold. Services for Douglas D. Arnold will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in Krill Funeral Home, 114 East Hull Street, Edgerton, Ohio, with Reverend Bob Damschroder officiating. Visitation will be in Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton. Memorials in the name of Douglas D. Arnold may be sent to Hospital Hospice & Home Health, Bryan.