Paul Arnsberger

PAUL ARNSBERGER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Paul Reed Arnsberger, 76, died at his home on November 28, 2009, with his wife and family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born May 25, 1933, at home on Butler’s Island in rural Jefferson County in a big log cabin with a sod roof. He attended Ririe High School. After graduation, he worked on the family farm and was a heavy equipment operator in construction. He joined the United States Air Force and served for four years. Upon his return, he attended Idaho State University. On June 17, 1961, he married Carolyn Sellars in Elko, Nevada. Paul retired from Argonne National Laboratory in 1994 after 30 years. He made many lifelong friends and had lots of good memories. No one enjoyed retirement more than he did — he could now concentrate full time on woodworking, trading stocks, and relaxing with nature and friends. Paul was a unique person with varied talents and interests. He had a special love of all things nature: fly fishing, hunting, trapping, photography, bird watching (over 200 species); a childlike appetite for learning and reading; a passion for his music (guitar, violin, piano, singing); he was considered an expert with a flipper by his boyhood friends. Last, but not least, he will be remembered by his family and friends for his love and dedication, especially to his grandchildren, Megan and Bret. Paul’s family would like to thank all those health care professionals who treated him with dignity and compassion – he commented many times about their friendship and what it meant to him. Paul is survived by his wife Carolyn Sellars Arnsberger; daughter, Becky (Clay) Elwood; son, Bret Arnsberger, and grandson, Bret Arnsberger, and two sisters, Ruth Wheeler Stone and Nellie Haase Landon. He was preceded in death by his son, Shane Arnsberger, a granddaughter, Megan Arnsberger, and brothers James and Fred. Paul’s family will honor his request to have no services. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Dave Nobles My sympathy for your family's loss. I knew Paul for many years at ANL. He was always a pleasure to work with. I enjoyed his stories and his outlook on life. He will be missed. Cynthia Hohbach chohbach@fs.fed.us Carol, Becky, Bret & Family - My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love, Cynthia Hohbach Tracy Haase Ganieany So sorry for your loss. Your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. John Clanton johnjnt2@aol.com So sorry to hear of your loss. Paul, as you know, was a very special person. I spent many mid shifts with Paul at EBR-II and he taught me lots of stuff not only technical but about life. God bless all of Paul’s family and thank God for Paul’s time on earth. Tally Adler Dear Arnsberger Family: I work at US Bank and had the opportunity to get to know Paul very well! He was a great man and always a pleasure to work with. He loved his family so much and always talked so fondly about the grandkids! I will miss him greatly and wish you peace and love at this time!! JoAnn Banister Brett and family--So sorry to hear of your dads passing - My thoughts are with you and yours. JoAnn Banister