Michael R. Arneson's Obituary
Michael R. Arneson (Chicago Mike), passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of 50 years by his side, on June 10, 2013. Mike was born on the 22 of November 1944. He moved to St. Petersburg 31 years ago. He worked as a truck driver and cabinet maker. Coined the phrase "ordinary man would panic", cause "he was no ordinary man". Mike fought bravely against cancer for 7 tough years.
Mike is survived by his wife, Bette Hombs, daughter, Sherry Mannebach, son, Jim Arneson, daughter-in-law, Denise Arneson, 4 grandchildren, two brothers, Jack Arneson and Ron Arneson.
A visitiation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home on June 14, 2013 at 1:30.
In Lieu of flowers, at family request, please make donations to Hospice of St. Petersburg.
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