Arnold Lemmens

Arnold J. Lemmens, 94, of Seymour, formerly of Black Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2016 at Forest Glen, Seymour. He was born July 23, 1922, son of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Derricks) Lemmens. On January 31, 1965, he was united in marriage to Verna Runnoe Dudek.
Arnold was a member of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Seymour, formerly of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Black Creek.
Arnold was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of the Seymour American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Verna; children: David (Nancy) Dudek, Doug (Rose) Dudek, Janice (Robert) Scheelk, John Dudek (special friend, Marlene), Sandie Kossow, Thomas (Sue) Lemmens, Judy Gosz; son-in-law, Norman (Rosemary) Texeria; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, John "Flash" Lemmens; three sisters: Sally Ossmann, Harriet Rokowski and Esther Gerrits; and half-brother, Jerome.
Preceded in death by his 1st wife, Arlene; son, Marty; daughter, Karen Texeria; son-in-law, Pat Kossow; four sisters: Marie, Anna, Jo and Martha; one brother, Bernard.
Friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Black Creek on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 9 a.m. until the funeral mass at 11 a.m. with Father Brian Belongia officiating. Military rites to follow by the Seymour American Legion. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Black Creek. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
A special thank you to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home and Forest Glen for all your care given.