COTTAGE GROVE - Gene James Arndt, age 58, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as a result of years of diabetes and heart complications. He was born on Aug. 27, 1965, in Madison, Wis., the son of Leslie and MaryAnn (Suchomel) Arndt.

Gene was a graduate of Monona Grove High School class of 1983, and received his Associates Degree from MATC. He was a Deerfield / Cottage Grove Resident his entire life and was well known in the community. He worked as a service writer for Don Miller, Zimbrick and Jon Lancaster auto dealerships, and for many years he worked for Nelson Wreath Ranch prior to the holiday season. He was proud of having a manicured yard, and always took great pride in the automobiles he drove and owned. In his free time he loved snowmobiling, playing cards and being with friends. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Cottage Grove Snowmobile Club.

Gene is survived by his brothers, Kenneth (Jeanne) Arndt, Ronald (Connie) Arndt and David (Vicki) Arndt; sisters, Sharon (Delferd) Jasper, Sandra (Robert) Nelson, Bette (Jeffrey) Paulson, Julie (Allen) Anderson; sister-in-law, Lori Arndt; and his beloved dog, Blanch. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Arndt; niece, Chelsea Arndt; niece and God-daughter, Nikki Arndt-Jones; nephews, Steven Anderson and Chris Augustin; and great-nephew, Casey Jasper.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Friday April 26, 2024, with Pastor Dan O’Brien presiding. A celebration of life with light refreshments will follow the memorial service until 4 p.m. on Friday.

Special Thanks to Daryl, Paula and Molly Fedkenhaur and the many friends and neighbors who helped support Gene. The family also wishes to thank Meriter Hospital and the staff that made Gene's wish to see and visit with his special canine, Blanch, during his final days in the hospital.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to help with Gene's final expenses.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Gene Arndt

August 27, 1965 - April 18, 2024

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