Arnold M. Schmolesky

Arnold M. Schmolesky was called to eternal life on Friday, August 14, 2015, at Kindred Hearts, Fond du Lac, at the age of 83.He was born on June 23, 1932, in Fond du Lac, a son of Henry A. and Elsie T. Salzwedel Schmolesky. Arnold attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School in North Fond du Lac and graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1950.Arnold served with the United States Army from October of 1952 to October of 1954.On July 7, 1956, he married Yvonne M. Pieper. They raised their four children in the home where Arnold grew up in North Fond du Lac. Arnold worked for the Soo Line Railroad as a welder. Most of his working years, he served as a foreman and troubleshooter for the Leach Company in Oshkosh.Arnold was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and was active as a church council member, usher, groundskeeper, choir member, and finance committee member. For many years, he served on the North Fond du Lac Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed golfing and gardening, as well as talking with his lifelong friends, Bob Hinn and Louie Kemnitz. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, including his sister, Dorothy, and especially his grandchildren.He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; four children: Deb (Jim) Bakken and children, Jeremy and Donna; Dan (Terri) Schmolesky and children, Eiraina, Sienna, Aniesia, Kireena, Luchea, and Trajan; Dawn Schaefer and children, Logan, Jordan, and Lindsey; Diane Kieckbusch and special friend, Doug; and his sister, Dorothy Schmolesky.He was preceded in death by his parents, and son-in-law, Dave Kieckbusch.The funeral service will be held at noon, on Friday, August 21, 2015, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1010 Adams Avenue, North Fond du Lac, with Rev. Thomas Behnke and Rev. Michael Kampman officiating.The visitation will be on Friday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.Entombment will be in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Ledgeview Memorial Park with the American Legion Trier-Puddy Post 75 conducting military rites.Memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Winnebago Lutheran Academy.The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Kindred Hearts and Heartland Hospice for their compassionate and loving care of their father.

Arnold M. Schmolesky

June 23, 1932 - August 14, 2015