Kenneth R. Arkola, 81, of Julian went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Hubbard House in Charleston after a short illness.
He was born in Westboro, Wisconsin, the second born of eight children to his parents, Arvid and Elsie Arkola. He was also preceded in death by his teenage daughter, Nona Arkola; siblings, Audrey Kennedy, Doris Johnson and Charles, Nancy, Gloria and Marvin Arkola; and three grandchildren, Hope, Faith and Luke.
Kenneth was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He worked as a contractor with Fed Ex for 20 years; and was a substitute teacher at Scott High School. A very faithful active member of Lory Baptist Church, where he served as an usher, van driver, grounds keeper and principal of the Lory Baptist Christian School.
He is survived by four children, Donna (Curt) Shamblin of Danville, Kevin (Cheryl) Arkola of Blacksville, Shelia (Daniel Jr.) Chandler of Peytona and Tony (Kelly) Arkola of Jeffrey; the Mother of his children, Wanda Malcomb; sister, Karen and Pastor Garry Bowman of Julian; sister in law, Judy Arkola; grandchildren, Deidra, Diana, Derek, Makaila, Paul, Katie, Bridget, Jacklyn, Alex, Austin and Owen; and great grandchildren, Layla and Gunner.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, April 17, at Lory Baptist Church in Julian, with Pastor Dr. Garry Bowman officiating. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery in Julian with military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.
Our deepest sympathies to you Arkola family from cousins in Wisconsin. My sister’s Milly Rudolph, Lillian Miller and myself and our families wish you our heartfelt condolences.May God be with all of you as you go through your grief. We didn’t know about this until Milly saw it in the Star News. Again, God bless and keep all of you. In Jesus, the Mauno Niemi Family of Rudolphs, Millers and Kloehns.
He was a good man. Always smiling. never a negative thing to say. Great example of a christian. he is missed by those of us that knew him. we are encouraged by the fact we’ll see him in heaven one day.
He was a good man. Always smiling. never a negative thing to say. Great example of a christian. he is missed by all those of us that knew him. we are encouraged by the fact we’ll see him in heaven one day.
Shelia and Danny, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dear Tony & Family,
We send our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences on the passing of your father.
May you find strength & peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with
you.
Ken was always a shining light, regardless of the stressful events @ FedEx. His approach to life and work was extremely enlightening to me in my own life. He truly made a difference in life and definitely who had the pleasure of knowing him. He made a difference to me and in my life. Ken was always able to make me laugh and to this very day, I still share those stories and make other laugh as well. There were many and I am glad I had the opportunity to know him. Thank you Ken, God Bless You.
My thoughts and Prayers are with your family. May they know you are at Peace with the Lord.
Richard White & Family