Arthur Herman Schlosser

Arthur H. Schlosser, born August 27, 1931 to John Carl and Erna Wilhemina [Rathke] Schlosser at home in Palmyra Twp, S.D., and moved to the family farm in Allison Twp,S.D., passed away on April 27, 2012 in Tempe, AZ at the age of 80. Arthur was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and later worked for 30+ years and retired from New England Telephone Co.(Verizon Communications). He is survived by his loving wife Marie Schlosser, daughters Cecelia (Jeffrey) Dobson and Sheryl Schlosser; step-children Cindy (Tim) Vann, Harv (Marie) Schlosser and Richard (Ellen) Schlosser; grandchildren Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Dobson Jr., Christopher (Angela) Dobson, Ashleigh (Andy) Bina, Michelle Schlosser, Lisa (Zax) Black, Sharon (Chad) Snow, Brittany (Jeremey) Walberg, Courtney Schlosser and Andrew Schlosser, and 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister Arlene Hixon and Jan (Roger) Farley. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher’s Chapel of the Roses (480) 964-4537. Please visit www.melcherchapelofroses.com to leave condolences. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014, The American Lung Association 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800. Washington, DC 20004 or the American Cancer Association, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718