Arnold R. Imobersteg, 98, of Orangeville passed away on Saturday October 22, 2016. He was born on February 26, 1918 in Oneco Township in Orangeville, Illinois to Alfred and Anna (Muller) Imobersteg. He was born and lived on this farm his entire life. Arnold attended the Oneco grade School and graduated from Orangeville High School in the class of 1934. He was a very well known farmer in the area. He loved raising and caring for his animals. He also loved to play cards, hunt, fish, and go bowling.
Arnold was the holder of the Gold Headed Cane Established by Oneco Township in 1887 and presented to the eldest man that was born and has always lived in the township. Arnold was the eighteenth man to hold the cane in the last 129 years. He was a past member of the Orangeville Volunteer Fire Department and a past Trustee of the Orangeville Fire Protection District. He was an avid sports fan of all sports both girls and boys in school and professional teams as well.
He was a very gentle, kind man always willing to help in any way. One thing he was always admired for was no matter how busy he was, when you went to see him he always had time to talk to you. He was still driving, going to Monroe or Orangeville everyday, or to visit a family member.
The one thing he did and will always be remembered for was he donated his complete antique farm stead cheese factory to the National Historic Cheese Making Center located at the Welcome Center in Monroe. This factory is said to be the only one of its kind left in the world. Visitors are coming from all over the world to see it. Arnold said he donated the factory to honor his father and mother and that he surely did accomplish.
Arnold was truly loved by his whole family. He is survived by his three nephews; John (Doreen) Imobersteg of Neenah, WI, Ray (Luann) Bowen of Monroe, WI, Harry (Diana) Bowen of Orangeville, IL, one niece; Shirley (Mike) Conners of Maryville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Alfred Imobersteg and one sister Lilly Bowen.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville, IL.
A visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville, IL.
Pastor Judy Sherk and Pastor Bill Blomberg will co-officiate the service.
A memorial fund has been established in his name and may be mailed to PO Box 26 Orangeville, IL 61060.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
Arnold was the holder of the Gold Headed Cane Established by Oneco Township in 1887 and presented to the eldest man that was born and has always lived in the township. Arnold was the eighteenth man to hold the cane in the last 129 years. He was a past member of the Orangeville Volunteer Fire Department and a past Trustee of the Orangeville Fire Protection District. He was an avid sports fan of all sports both girls and boys in school and professional teams as well.
He was a very gentle, kind man always willing to help in any way. One thing he was always admired for was no matter how busy he was, when you went to see him he always had time to talk to you. He was still driving, going to Monroe or Orangeville everyday, or to visit a family member.
The one thing he did and will always be remembered for was he donated his complete antique farm stead cheese factory to the National Historic Cheese Making Center located at the Welcome Center in Monroe. This factory is said to be the only one of its kind left in the world. Visitors are coming from all over the world to see it. Arnold said he donated the factory to honor his father and mother and that he surely did accomplish.
Arnold was truly loved by his whole family. He is survived by his three nephews; John (Doreen) Imobersteg of Neenah, WI, Ray (Luann) Bowen of Monroe, WI, Harry (Diana) Bowen of Orangeville, IL, one niece; Shirley (Mike) Conners of Maryville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Alfred Imobersteg and one sister Lilly Bowen.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville, IL.
A visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville, IL.
Pastor Judy Sherk and Pastor Bill Blomberg will co-officiate the service.
A memorial fund has been established in his name and may be mailed to PO Box 26 Orangeville, IL 61060.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.