He was born on his family’s farm near Holland, Texas on October 20,1938. His parents were Adolph and Hilda Zenkner.
He is survived by his sisters, Marilyn Posey, Spring, Texas and Lois Lynch of Hurst, Texas. Nieces, Lisa Jackson and Shana Brannon. Nephews Gary Lynch and Derek Posey
Arthur graduated from Holland High School in 1957. He attended Tarleton State University and received a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Texas A&M University in 1962.
Arthur worked at the City of Austin Golf Course for several years. He was then employed by Lakeway Golf Association for 50 years, retiring in April 2026.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett, Texas and St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas.
Family and friends will gather at 1:00 PM at the Cook-Walden Funeral Home followed by the graveside service to be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 N. Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas.
