Arnold Des Jardins, 86, Estero, Fla., and Green Bay, died Saturday evening, Aug. 6, 2011, at a local hospital following a two-week illness. He was born on July 27, 1925, in Green Bay, to the late John and Nettie (Le Fevre) Des Jardins. Arnold was always proud of his Belgian heritage, and proud that his father played for the original Green Bay Packers team in 1919, earning just $16 for the entire season! On July 21, 1946, he married the former Charlotte Davis in Green Bay.
He was employed by Fort Howard Paper Co. for 42 years before retiring in 1991. Arnold loved to work. He had many interests and was particularly handy with the family farm which he later developed. He maintained a beautiful yard and did everything he could on his own. He loved all animals and that love was curiously reciprocated by every animal in his presence. Arnold read the Wall Street Journal and Barron's every day and was a savvy investor. He and Charlotte enjoyed many wonderful years together, and spent their retirement years between their homes in Estero, Fla., Green Bay and Fish Creek.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Charlotte; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Darlene Des Jardins, Green Bay; and John and Linda Des Jardins, Appleton; one daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Chuck Crisp, Hobart; six grandchildren, Paul (Kristin) Des Jardins, Jacqueline, Michelle and Tara Des Jardins, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Jackson and Charlie (Valerie) Crisp; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Dr. Larry and Kay Davis, Redlands, Calif.; and Marilyn Davis, Scottsdale, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, including a special nephew, Ted Daul, other relatives and friends, including his bocce buddies and their wives in Florida, and his golfing buddy, Jim Carrick.
In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by two brothers, Lt. James Des Jardins and Lt. Earl Des Jardins, both of whom were pilots and died during World War II. Earl was honored by the French government as a war hero. He was killed on his 30th mission flying over France. Arnold was privileged to attend a memorial honoring Earl in 1991. Recently, the plane wreckage of James and his remains were discovered in Germany and his return for a military funeral is pending DNA analysis. Arnold was also preceded in death by beloved and faithful canine companion, Doogie.
Visitation will take place after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Doug Moorhead officiating. Interment in Fort Howard Memorial Park
He was employed by Fort Howard Paper Co. for 42 years before retiring in 1991. Arnold loved to work. He had many interests and was particularly handy with the family farm which he later developed. He maintained a beautiful yard and did everything he could on his own. He loved all animals and that love was curiously reciprocated by every animal in his presence. Arnold read the Wall Street Journal and Barron's every day and was a savvy investor. He and Charlotte enjoyed many wonderful years together, and spent their retirement years between their homes in Estero, Fla., Green Bay and Fish Creek.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Charlotte; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Darlene Des Jardins, Green Bay; and John and Linda Des Jardins, Appleton; one daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Chuck Crisp, Hobart; six grandchildren, Paul (Kristin) Des Jardins, Jacqueline, Michelle and Tara Des Jardins, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Jackson and Charlie (Valerie) Crisp; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Dr. Larry and Kay Davis, Redlands, Calif.; and Marilyn Davis, Scottsdale, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, including a special nephew, Ted Daul, other relatives and friends, including his bocce buddies and their wives in Florida, and his golfing buddy, Jim Carrick.
In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by two brothers, Lt. James Des Jardins and Lt. Earl Des Jardins, both of whom were pilots and died during World War II. Earl was honored by the French government as a war hero. He was killed on his 30th mission flying over France. Arnold was privileged to attend a memorial honoring Earl in 1991. Recently, the plane wreckage of James and his remains were discovered in Germany and his return for a military funeral is pending DNA analysis. Arnold was also preceded in death by beloved and faithful canine companion, Doogie.
Visitation will take place after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Doug Moorhead officiating. Interment in Fort Howard Memorial Park
Arnold Des Jardins, 86, Estero, Fla., and Green Bay, died Saturday evening, Aug. 6, 2011, at a local hospital following a two-week illness. He was born on July 27, 1925, in Green Bay, to the late John and Nettie (Le Fevre) Des Jardins. Arnold was always proud of his Belgian heritage, and proud that his father played for the original Green Bay Packers team in 1919, earning just $16 for the entire season! On July 21, 1946, he married the former Charlotte Davis in Green Bay.
He was employed by Fort Howard Paper Co. for 42 years before retiring in 1991. Arnold loved to work. He had many interests and was particularly handy with the family farm which he later developed. He maintained a beautiful yard and did everything he could on his own. He loved all animals and that love was curiously reciprocated by every animal in his presence. Arnold read the Wall Street Journal and Barron's every day and was a savvy investor. He and Charlotte enjoyed many wonderful years together, and spent their retirement years between their homes in Estero, Fla., Green Bay and Fish Creek.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Charlotte; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Darlene Des Jardins, Green Bay; and John and Linda Des Jardins, Appleton; one daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Chuck Crisp, Hobart; six grandchildren, Paul (Kristin) Des Jardins, Jacqueline, Michelle and Tara Des Jardins, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Jackson and Charlie (Valerie) Crisp; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Dr. Larry and Kay Davis, Redlands, Calif.; and Marilyn Davis, Scottsdale, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, including a special nephew, Ted Daul, other relatives and friends, including his bocce buddies and their wives in Florida, and his golfing buddy, Jim Carrick.
In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by two brothers, Lt. James Des Jardins and Lt. Earl Des Jardins, both of whom were pilots and died during World War II. Earl was honored by the French government as a war hero. He was killed on his 30th mission flying over France. Arnold was privileged to attend a memorial honoring Earl in 1991. Recently, the plane wreckage of James and his remains were discovered in Germany and his return for a military funeral is pending DNA analysis. Arnold was also preceded in death by beloved and faithful canine companion, Doogie.
Visitation will take place after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Doug Moorhead officiating. Interment in Fort Howard Memorial Park
He was employed by Fort Howard Paper Co. for 42 years before retiring in 1991. Arnold loved to work. He had many interests and was particularly handy with the family farm which he later developed. He maintained a beautiful yard and did everything he could on his own. He loved all animals and that love was curiously reciprocated by every animal in his presence. Arnold read the Wall Street Journal and Barron's every day and was a savvy investor. He and Charlotte enjoyed many wonderful years together, and spent their retirement years between their homes in Estero, Fla., Green Bay and Fish Creek.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Charlotte; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Darlene Des Jardins, Green Bay; and John and Linda Des Jardins, Appleton; one daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Chuck Crisp, Hobart; six grandchildren, Paul (Kristin) Des Jardins, Jacqueline, Michelle and Tara Des Jardins, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Jackson and Charlie (Valerie) Crisp; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Dr. Larry and Kay Davis, Redlands, Calif.; and Marilyn Davis, Scottsdale, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, including a special nephew, Ted Daul, other relatives and friends, including his bocce buddies and their wives in Florida, and his golfing buddy, Jim Carrick.
In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by two brothers, Lt. James Des Jardins and Lt. Earl Des Jardins, both of whom were pilots and died during World War II. Earl was honored by the French government as a war hero. He was killed on his 30th mission flying over France. Arnold was privileged to attend a memorial honoring Earl in 1991. Recently, the plane wreckage of James and his remains were discovered in Germany and his return for a military funeral is pending DNA analysis. Arnold was also preceded in death by beloved and faithful canine companion, Doogie.
Visitation will take place after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Doug Moorhead officiating. Interment in Fort Howard Memorial Park
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