MADISON- David R. Arnold, age 86, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, surrounded by his family, at St. Mary's Hospice. He was born at home on July 12, 1935, in Arena, Wis., the son of Neil and Hazel (Whitt) Arnold.

Dave graduated from Barneveld High School with the class of 1953. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Meili, on April 27, 1957, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Ridgeway, Wis.

Dave worked for Bancroft Dairy on South Park Street in Madison, retiring after 42 years of service. He then helped to care for his family and worked part time at PDQ on East Buckeye Road.

Dave and Evelyn were long time members and volunteers at St. Dennis Church in Madison. Dave enjoyed reading, playing cards and board games with family and friends. He and Evelyn enjoyed traveling and camping, often with their good friends, Don and Diane Brockman. Most of all Dave loved spending time with his large family and many friends.

Dave is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Jeanette (Terry) Richardson and Michael (Kerry) Arnold; grandchildren, Erica Fletcher, Carly Julin, Kayla (Nicholas) Rivera, Seth Schumacher, Drew (Erin) Arnold and Calvin Arnold; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Lori Arnold and Brenda Hensleigh; grandson, Jared Schumacher; his parents; and siblings, Mary (Trainor) Jones and Lawrence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday.

Dave is leaving many friends behind. He will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

David Arnold

July 12, 1935 - February 26, 2022

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