Arnold Angerhofer

Arnold Angerhofer, age 79, of Milbank,  passed away on Friday, November 19, at the Ortonville Area Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, rural Milbank. Visitation will be one hour prior at the church on Friday. Burial will be at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Arnold William Angerhofer was born on October 16, 1942, in Milbank, SD. He was the son of Otto and Clara (Loeschke) Angerhofer. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where he was baptized in 1942 and confirmed in 1957. He was united in marriage with Carol Temple on June 26, 1965, in Dempster, SD. Arnold served in the United States Army and transferred his duty to the Army Reserve. He was honorably discharged on April 1, 1963.

Arnold was a devoted family man, friend, and mentor. He was a man of habit and passion: some habits he was passionate about, and some passions became habits. His favorite pastime was going to the cabin with Carol and his puppy (Jojo) where they would sit by the shore and enjoy the solitude and sounds of the lake. He enjoyed morning coffee with the boys, not only to catch up on the latest happenings in town but also to absorb the vast amount of “knowledge and experience” present at the Millstone.

Few things gave Arnie more pleasure than finding a great deal at a garage sale, which happened to be one of the passions that became a habit. Arnold’s greatest passion was in the people he cared for. Whether it was family or friends, he always wanted to make sure they were taken care of. If you were in need he was there to help, listen or dole out advice and wisdom gained from his own life experiences.

His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of connecting with him in this gift we call life.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Carol of Milbank, SD; children: Mark of Kentucky; Danelle (Keith) Stohr of Milbank, SD; Paul (Angela Wehmhoff) of Buffalo, MN; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: George, Ruth, and Alvin.