James (Jim) Craig Arbogast, 76, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020 surrounded by family. Born October 1, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Elmer and Else Arbogast, Jim attended Mankato State University, before serving in Vietnam and had a long career with both Prudential and IBM. He devoted over 20 years of service volunteering weekly for St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
A caring, loving, gentle soul, quiet but strong. A daily dose of sunshine with a smile, a touch, a kiss, or a hug. He was a friend to all who met and knew him. For those who loved him, it was an experience never forgotten.
He was a truly dedicated husband, father, and grandfather and was loved deeply in return. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother David Arbogast. He is survived by his wife Peggy Arbogast, brother Richard Arbogast (Karen), daughter Lauren Dimitrov (Adam), stepchildren Christopher Boord (Wendy), Stephen Mazar and Barbara Mazar. Also surviving Mrs. David (Terry) Arbogast and his grandchildren Vanessa Dimitrov, Gavin Dimitrov, Augustine Boord, and Meghan Mazar.
There will be a private Memorial for Jim. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his honor to the Mayo Clinic of Jacksonville, FL: https://www.mayoclinic.org/giving-to-mayo-clinic
God only picks the most beautiful flowers from his garden, and this time he took the rarest. We loved you then, we love you now, we’ll love you always.
“Sometimes you feel like a nut!”
Arrangement are under the care and direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME 1701 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville Beach FL,32250
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