Morris Albin Arneson

Regional manager

Morris A. Arneson, 84, of Visalia passed away Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2002. Morrie was born in Door County, on Sept. 16, 1918. He was raised and worked on the family farm during his local grade and high school years. He played college baseball while attending and graduating from the University of Wisconsin. Morrie later received his graduate degree in Morris A. Arneson math from Kansas State University. He served as an officer in the Navy stationed in Guam during World War II.

Morrie joined Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance in Milwaukee and was transferred to Visalia in 1956. He was a dedicated employee for more than 35 years, retiring as the regional manager for the company's agricultural investments. In 1963 Morrie married Lucille Eddy. They enjoyed a loving and supportive marriage until her passing last year. Morrie was an active Babe Ruth baseball coach for many years and an involved member of the Visalia Country Club. He has been an elder, youth group leader, and active member for 40 years of the First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving him are his loving stepchildren, Susan Graves and her husband, Jody, of Visalia, stepson, Jim Eddy and his wife, Toni, of Port-land, grandchildren, Ian Graves of Washington D.C, Megan Graves of Washington D.C, Michael and Alison Eddy of Port land, Ore. By a previous marriage, he is survived by a daughter, Ruth Ann Fowler, of Glen Ellyn, 111., and stepdaughter, Pat Ceponis of Iowa City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be 11a.m. Friday at the Visalia First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Visalia First Presbyterian Church or Alzheimer's Research, 2717 Cottage Way, Suite 3, Sacramento, CA 95825.

Visalia Times-Delta Visalia, California • Tue, Dec 10, 2002

Morris Albin Arneson (1918)