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Russell William Arnold

November 10, 1939 - November 11, 2019

RUSS ARNOLD Russell “Russ” William Arnold, age 80, of Syracuse, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home. He was born November 10, 1939 in Malta Bend, Missouri, a son of William Alexander and Helen Elizabeth (Goodwin) Arnold. He had a younger brother die at birth. He attended Malta Bend School K-12 with his best friend Charlie Henke. Upon graduation, he went to Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri and graduated in 1966 with a degree in mathematics. He and Carol Ann Meyer were married on June 25, 1966 in Fortuna, Missouri at the Methodist Church. Upon marriage, Carol and Russ moved to Lee’s Summit, Missouri where be began his career in computer programing for Western Electric Company. He later began working for the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City, Missouri as a computer programmer. In 1971, his son Jeffery “Jeff” Meyer Arnold was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He and Carol moved for a year to Denver with the Federal Reserve Bank. They later returned to Kansas City and lived in Raymore-Peculiar. In 1978, Carol and Russ returned to the country in Syracuse, Missouri. Jeff attended Syracuse Elementary and Tipton High School. Upon graduation, Jeff attended Central Missouri State College where he got a degree in Biology and Industrial Technology. In 1979 Russ began working for the State of Missouri in Jefferson City in their computer center. Upon retirement from the state, he began working for Data Systems Technology in Jefferson City, Missouri where he retired again. Upon retirement from Data Systems Technology, he enjoyed life in Syracuse, Missouri with his family. Russ’ hobbies include cars (they included several Corvettes and other muscle cars) fishing, hunting, traveling and he was an avid reader. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2019 at Fortuna United Methodist Church in Fortuna, Missouri. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m., Friday at Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial donations may be made to Fortuna United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

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RUSS ARNOLD Russell “Russ” William Arnold, age 80, of Syracuse, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home. He was born November 10, 1939 in Malta Bend, Missouri, a son of William Alexander and Helen Elizabeth... View Obituary & Service Information

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