Arnold was born on October 19, 1937 in Fort Scott, Kansas to David and Grace FitzGerald. He graduated from Hume High School in Missouri. Arnold married Suzanne Shineman in 1958. After moving to Kansas City, Arnold began working for Hallmark Cards in the Graphic Arts division. The couple had three children, Jon Scott, Monica Sue and Brian Patrick. His children remember him as an outdoorsman, artist and storyteller. He was a kind, loving and thoughtful man.
He is preceded in death by his parents David and Grace FitzGerald and brother Richard FitzGerald.
Arnold is survived by his children Jon FitzGerald, Monica Alderson and husband Larry, Brian FitzGerald and wife Beth, and former wife Suzanne FitzGerald. Siblings Sharon Stone, Wayne “Skip” FitzGerald and Carol Gleason. Grandchildren Dillon Alderson, Tanner Alderson and Clara Sue FitzGerald. Great grandson Easton Alderson.
A visitation for Arnold will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A celebration of life will begin at 3:00 PM with a reception immediately to follow at Newcomer's White Chapel Funeral Home 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Missouri 64119. All are welcome to attend.
Arnold's ashes will be privately inurned by his loving family at Mount Olivet Cemetery 7601 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri 64138.
Donations in Arnold’s memory may be made to NorthCare Hospice House 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, 2nd Floor, North Kansas City, Missouri 64116.
