"Dear Howard and the Arndt Family: Laura and I are very sad to hear about the passing of Boots. We remember her so fondly and wanted you to know that our thoughts are with you in this time of grief. We hope your family is finding comfort in each other"
In loving memory of
Margaret Arndt
September 11, 2006
MARGARET M. ARNDT "BOOTS"
Mrs. Margaret Arndt, known to most people in the area as "Boots", lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at her home in Belgium surrounded by her family on Monday morning, September 11, 2006. She was 74 years old. Margaret was born to John and Clara Laures Rassel in the Town of Holland on June 29, 1932. On July 24, 1954 she was united in marriage with Howard Arndt at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Dacada. The couple started Hobo's Restaurant in Belgium in May of 1987. Mrs. Arndt was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Lake Church, as well as belonging to the Christian Women and the American Legion Post 412 Auxiliary. She was an avid reader who loved doing crossword puzzles, playing sheepshead and following the Milwaukee Brewer's. She also enjoyed gardening, traveling, going "up-north", and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Boots is survived by her loving husband Howie, their five children: Sandy (Dean) Townsend of New Holstein, John (Deborah) Arndt of Port Washington, Sherry (Mark) Mulloy of Belgium, Michele (Robert) Bruggink of Cedar Grove and Patrick (Jennifer) Arndt of Belgium, 16 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. She is further survived by 3 brothers: Ray (Margaret) Rassel of Belgium, Herbert (Doris) Rassel of Random Lake, Edmund Rassel of Saukville, 1 sister, Clara Weyker of Random Lake, 1 sister-in-law, Lorraine Rassel of Belgium, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. She is preceded in death by 1 daughter, Barbara , 4 brothers: Arthur, Lawrence, Anthony and Jack and 1 sister, Louise Lesch. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, September 14, 10AM going from the Funeral Home to St. Mary, Lake Church for Mass at 10:30AM. Father Jim Vojtik and Father Jim Ernster will officiate. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. The family will receive visitors at Eernisse Funeral Home, 171 N. Royal Ave., (Hwy LL and Park St.) in Belgium on Wednesday from 4-8PM and on Thursday from 9-10AM. Memorials are suggested by the family.
Service:
10:30 AM at Hwy D and Lake Church Road on September 14, 2006 (map/driving directions)
Tributes
"Hello everyone I am so sorry to hear about the sickness and loss of your wife,mom,and my favorite Aunt. I wish I could have gooten to the funeral but too many patients scheduled. Uncle Howard, we are thinking of you and want all of you to know our thought"
"Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you at this time of need."
"Mom, thanks for being the best mom in the world! I will always love you and keep you in my heart. I will surely see you again some day. "
"My sincere feelings of sorrow and support for your entire family at this time of need. May the comfort of God be with and guide you."
"ARNDT FAMILY WE ARE TRULY SORRY ON YOUR LOSS AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. THE WEYKERS RICHARD & JUNE"
"She was a very nice lady and will be missed by this community."