ARNOLD D. ARVIDSON

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN ARNOLD'S NAME TO A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE MEMORIAL VISITATION: SATURDAY: JUNE 13, 2026 12NOON TO 2PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME MEMORIAL PRAYER SERVICE: SATURDAY: JUNE 13, 2026 2PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME Arnold D. Arvidson, of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, a day before his 95th birthday. He was born at his family’s home in Bloomingdale, NJ to the late Dorothy (nee Brown) and the late Gustav Arvidson. Arnold graduated from Butler High School in 1949. Then, on December 7, 1951, he enlisted in the Airforce where he trained to be an airplane mechanic and was promoted to Staff Sargent. He was also awarded the Air Force Good Conduct and the Air Force Defense Medals. He was honorably discharged December 1, 1955. In May 1955, he married Joan Mynett and in 1960 they moved to Oak Ridge. There they raised four children: Arna, Alan, Brian, and Amy in the house he built himself for his family. Arnold worked for Marotta Scientific Controls for over 40 years as a machinist. Arnold volunteered for the Boy Scouts for over 50 years. He also helped in restoring the Ford Faesch House historic site in Rockaway, NJ. He was a member of the Garden State Reenactors, the NJ Black Powder Association and was a member of the NJ Rifle and Pistol Club at Cherry Ridge Range. In his spare time, Arnold enjoyed hunting, shooting, gun collecting, fishing, leatherworking, and anything involving outdoor work. He was interested in history and was an avid reenactor of the Revolutionary War period. He attended encampments where he wore authentic attire, used period accessories and fired a musket that he built himself from a kit. He also volunteered at schools educating students about the Revolutionary War era. Arnold was predeceased by his wife Joan Arvidson and his sister Maida Molten. He is survived by his devoted children Arna and her husband Jonathan; Alan and his wife Nancy; Brian and his wife Maureen; Amy and her husband David; and his nephew Jack. He also leaves several cherished grandchildren: Leslie, Matthew, Jonathan, and Kevin; Samuel and Richard; Evan, Jason, and Laura; his great grandchildren Madison, Jaxon, Olivia, Ben, Iris, Julian and Maeve. He also leaves his dear sister-in-law Jean Whitehead; as well as many other nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 12noon to 2pm with a prayer service starting at 2pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Arnold’s name to a charity of your choice.

ARNOLD D. ARVIDSON

June 5, 1931 - June 4, 2026