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Arnold Lively, 94, residing in Sandusky, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2015 at Stein Hospice Care Center after a brief illness.
Arnold was born on January 4, 1921 in Hoxie, AR to the late Theodore and Florence (Copeland) Lively.
Arnold graduated from Paragold High School in 1938. He was a Veteran of the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He was employed at the Sears Roebucks & Company and retired in 1983 after 36 years of service. During retirements he worked part time for Carpet Town and later Flooring America. Arnold was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, where he served as treasurer for many years. He was also a member of the AMVETS, American Legion Post 83 and former life member of the Elks Lodge.
Arnold is survived by his daughter, Lynn (Randall) Grenier of Sandusky; son, Richard (Shelly Hogan) Lively of Huron; grandchildren, Ryan (Kelley) Lively of Roswell, GA, Cori (Joe) Dike of Huron, and Jeff Grenier of Sandusky; 5 great-grandchildren; nephew Paul Steele; numerous nieces and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Arnold is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Schild) Lively on March 16, 2011; sisters, Frances Steele and Bernadine Morell; brother, Lloyd; twin brothers, Leon and Leo and 2 brothers in infancy.
He was much loved and will be greatly missed.
Friends may call on Monday, July 6, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Friends may also visit on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 9:00 am until the time of funeral services at 10:00 am at First Congregational U.C.C., 431 Columbus Ave., Sandusky with Rev. Lenore Kure presiding. Burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute to Arnold's memory may do so to the First Congregational U.C.C., 431 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.
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