BRODHEAD - Rodney R. Arnsmeier, age 54, of Brodhead, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Monroe, WI. He was born on December 3, 1959 in Monroe, WI, the son of Lowell and Joyce (Elliott) Arnsmeier.
Rod worked for various farmers in the Spring Grove Township area. He was considered a "Jack of all trades.' He loved being with family and friends, painting tractors and playing cards.
He is survived by his parents, Lowell and Joyce Arnsmeier, Brodhead; a stepdaughter, Kendra Lenz, Brodhead; siblings, Tim (Lynn) Arnsmeier, Edgerton, WI, Penny Cook, Todd (Staci) Arnsmeier, both of Brodhead; nieces and nephews, Aaron (Sara) Arnsmeier, Alyssa (Jeremy) Arnsmeier, Ricky (Ashley) Coplien, Danielle (Ryan) Coplien, Jessica, Justin, Jenessa, Josh and Jacob Arnsmeier; and eight great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Arnsmeier, grandparents, Rodney (Lucille) Arnsmeier, Ray (Opal) Elliott, and a niece, Jaimi Arnsmeier.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2014, at the Stateline Cemetery, rural Brodhead. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2014, at the D.L. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, BRODHEAD, WI. A luncheon will follow the graveside service at the Spring Grove Town Hall.
Rod worked for various farmers in the Spring Grove Township area. He was considered a "Jack of all trades.' He loved being with family and friends, painting tractors and playing cards.
He is survived by his parents, Lowell and Joyce Arnsmeier, Brodhead; a stepdaughter, Kendra Lenz, Brodhead; siblings, Tim (Lynn) Arnsmeier, Edgerton, WI, Penny Cook, Todd (Staci) Arnsmeier, both of Brodhead; nieces and nephews, Aaron (Sara) Arnsmeier, Alyssa (Jeremy) Arnsmeier, Ricky (Ashley) Coplien, Danielle (Ryan) Coplien, Jessica, Justin, Jenessa, Josh and Jacob Arnsmeier; and eight great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Arnsmeier, grandparents, Rodney (Lucille) Arnsmeier, Ray (Opal) Elliott, and a niece, Jaimi Arnsmeier.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2014, at the Stateline Cemetery, rural Brodhead. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2014, at the D.L. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, BRODHEAD, WI. A luncheon will follow the graveside service at the Spring Grove Town Hall.