Arnold Gust Vieths, 87, of Kenyon, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Kenyon Sunset Home. He was born March 20, 1925 in Red Wing, Minnesota the son of August and Emma (Hinrichs) Vieths. He grew up on Hogsback farm in Belvidere Township and attended country school. On April 28th 1946 he married Donna Rassmussen. Arnold had several jobs including milk hauling, farming, and working at McNeilus Steel. Arnold was known as the "local scrap man." He enjoyed scrapping with his grandsons, fishing, and playing cards. He liked to be with family and his dog Rover. He is also known for holding "special drawings." Arnold is survived by his daughters, Catherine (and Darryl) Hainka, Pamela (and Tom) Friedrich; sons, Gary Vieths, Robyn (and Brenda) Vieths, William (and Theresa) Vieths; grandchildren, Heidi Kunde, Tosha Kunde, Jonathon (and Jessica) Vieths, Matthew Vieths, Ashley Vieths, Benjamin (and Jordin) Vieths, Timothy Vieths, Luke Hainka; great grandchildren, Joseph Mork Jr. Hainka, Emma Hainka, Hazley Hainka, Maddagen Hainka, Ni''ciya Brown, Lexi Vieths, Colby Vieths, Isabelle Vieths, Chloe Vieths; sister, Mildred Luhman; sister-in-law, Hazel Jablonski, and several nieces and nephews. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; parents; infant son, Reuben; grandson, Justin Hainka; brothers, Maynard, Luverne, and Alvin. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home, Kenyon on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 2 pm to 5 pm and one hour before the funeral service. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 26, 2012 at 11 am at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kenyon with The Reverend Luther Mathsen officiating. Interment will be in the Zumbrota Cemetery.
Visitation:
03/25/2012 14:00
03/25/2012 17:00
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and one hour prior to the service at the church.
03/26/2012 11:00