Melvin Robert Arnold

Melvin R. (Mel) Arnold, 94 years old, passed away on August 29, 2019 in Fort Wayne with his loving family by his side. He was born in Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School and International Business College. He served 2 1/2 years in the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific during World War II. He was employed by Detmer & Co. CPA firm, retired as Vice President from Inland Chemical Corporation after more than 30 years and then was employed by McKesson Corporation. He was a Founding and Charter member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. He was a member of the downtown Fort Wayne Rotary Club, a long time member of S.C.O.R.E., and served on the board of United Methodist Church Builders. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Hattie (Culbertson) Arnold, two brothers, Raymond C., and Paul W. Arnold, and sister Ruth Gollhofer. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Ruth Arnold, two sons, David A. (Janet Davis) Arnold of Chicago, and Daniel D. (Barbara) Arnold of Fort Wayne, and one daughter, Betty (Steve) Cunningham of Pensacola Beach, Florida. He also has six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 4700 Vance Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 2, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Memorials to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 4700 Vance Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815 or Eel River Cemetery Association, Inc. Churubusco, Indiana 46723.