Verle Miller Arnold

BLOOMFIELD:  Verle Miller Arnold, 88, of Bloomfield, Iowa died November 20, 2008 at the Davis County Hospital Long Term Care Facility in Bloomfield.  He was born November 23, 1919 in Stockport, Iowa to John B. and Hazel Miller Arnold.  He married Peggy Maxwell December 2, 1942 in New York City.  She preceded him in death September 9, 2001.  He served in the United States Navy during WWII.  He worked for the Department of Agriculture and Soil Conservation for 34 years retiring in 1980.  He was the manager of the Bloomfield Community Housing from 1980-1990.  He was an active member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church where he held several leadership positions.  He was also active in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts serving many years as Scoutmaster for Troup 92.  He received the Boy Scout Silver Beaver Award in 1982.  He was a past member of the Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow.  He was a member of the Reed Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion, the Davis County Genealogical and Historical Societies, and was a lifetime member of the Soil and Water Conservation Society.

He is survived by 3 sons, John (Judy) Arnold of Centerville, Iowa, Gene Arnold of Waukee, Iowa, Dr. Jeffrey (Jan) Arnold of Flint, Michigan; a daughter, Jacque (Jerry) Pirtle of Moberly, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother, Dr. Darrell Arnold.