Arnold Wood

Arnold G. Wood, 82, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Aspirus Hospice House. He was born in Perkinstown, WI. on December 4, 1928, the eldest of 6 children. He married the former Gertrude Kufahl in Wausau.
Arnie was raised by his Grandmother in a one room log cabin. Growing up in the Depression Era; he learned the value of a dollar and the importance of hard work. As a young boy he moved to Wausau. Arnie married the former Geraldine Lemmer and together they had 10 children. He was very proud of his family and worked hard to provide for them.
Arnie drove truck for Milwaukee Road as well as transporting mail between the post office and the train depot. He had a moment in the spotlight, being featured in the newspaper, delivering the last load of mail to the train depot. Later in life, he was employed by Marathon Box, working part-time until the age of 80.
Arnie enjoyed hunting, fishing, berry picking, and playing guitar. Those who stopped by would find him tinkering in his garage and would often leave with their car fixed and more car knowledge than they came with.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude; children, Darlene Gahnz, Jim (Gigi) Wood,
Tom (Barb) Wood, Sue Austin, Jack (Dawn) Wood, Jill Rueger, and Tracy (Todd)
Weisenbeck and son-in-law, Ken Kieffer; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Geraldine; children, Douglas Wood, Sandy Wood and Barb Kieffer.

Friends and family may call on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Helke Funeral Home,
Wausau, beginning at 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Private burial will take place at a
later date in Restlawn Memorial Park.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Aspirus Comfort Care, Wausau
Manor, and "Arnie's Angels" for the compassionate care provided.

Memorials may be directed to Aspirus Hospice House. You may sign the family guestbook at www.helke.com.
Dad we love you, thanks for your humor, quick wit and great one liners..."keep 'em coming".