- Arnold G. Stephani, age 85, of 849 Wilson Street, Manitowoc, went gently into Jesus arms with his family at his side, Monday morning, February 19, 2007, at his residence. Arnold was born February 21, 1921, in Sheboygan, son of the late Peter Stephani and Elizabeth Stephani Hein. Arnold served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a First Lieutenant. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting. On January 20, 1944, he married the former Helen Valenta at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He was a partner in the CPA firm Schmalz and Stephani for many years. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and the church council; Kiwanis Golden K; Board of Regents of Wisconsin Lutheran College, board member of the Lakeshore Humane Society, and a member of the Association of CPAs. He enjoyed spending time with his family, loved to travel, and showing his care to others. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Helen, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law: Pamela (John) Roekle, Appleton; Valerie (Kenneth) Strouf, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Scott and Kristi Roekle and their children Ryan and Aimee, Neenah; Stephen and Marie Roekle and their children Cody and Taylor, Manitowoc; Stephanie and Jeff Froehlich and their children Alexandra, Emmalina, and Katharina, Appleton; Lisa and Steve Goldberg, Mass; Lee and Kelly Korak, Colorado; a brother: Orville Stephani, Michigan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; sister-in-law: Lucille Stephani; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Frank Valenta and Helen Valenta Schlorf. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Revs. Robert Kujawski and Stephen Melso will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Lakeshore Humane Society. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Yetter and all the oncology staff and Aurora Hospice Care.
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1921 - 2007 (85 years)
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