Lairus Lee "Larry" Arndt

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Lairus Lee "Larry" Arndt, age 78, resident of Uniontown, Kan., died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at his home. He was born May 12, 1936 in Hector, Minn., the son of Walker J. Arndt and Evelyn V. Lindberg Arndt. He grew up on the family farm in Minnesota. Following graduation from high school, Larry served seven years in the United States Air Force and the National Guard. Following his discharge he worked for the electric company in Topeka, Boeing Aircraft in Wichita and Armco Steel, and retired following 22 years as an equipment operator with the State of Kansas KODT. His first marriage was to Rosie Fern Jackson and to this marriage was born two daughters. Rosie preceded him in death in 2001. On Oct. 4, 2003, he married Goldie Weyant. She survives at the home in Uniontown. Following retirement, Larry's favorite pastime was to recycle metal and donate the proceeds to the Uniontown Fire Department of which he was an active member until his health begin to fail. He also gathered used newspapers and donated the money to the Bronson Ruritan for Bronson park projects. A favorite pastime for Larry and Goldie was to attend the Fort Scott Jubilee.

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