He was born in New Braunfels on July 10, 1924, to Otto and Clara Rabel. A resident of San Antonio since 1945, he retired from Kelly AFB after 33 years of civil service. Arnold was a member of the Davy Crockett Lodge No. 1225 A.F. & A.M., and Alazafar Shrine Temple and its band for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Geraldine; 3 children, Diana Jean Monahan and husband Richard, Arnold Rabel, Jr., and Marilyn Sue "Suzy" Black and husband Jim; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Arnold's wishes, there will be no service.