Arnold ‘Arne’ C. Anderson

WELLS - Arnold "Arne" C. Anderson, 58, lifelong Wells resident, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at his home in Wells with his family and loved ones by his side. He bravely left this world to be with his heavenly Father following a lengthy illness with cancer.

He was born July 18, 1950, in Escanaba, and was the son of Arnold and Elaine (Poquette) Anderson. Arne graduated from Escanaba High School in 1968 and he served as a altar boy for many years at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Wells.

Arne worked for P and H Corporation for many years and also worked on the pipeline. Later he was employed for Dick Valiquette Construction. Arne also did commercial fishing working for the Seaman's of Garden, the Eillison's of Gladstone and the Ruleau's of Cedar River.

Arne liked racing and raced stock cars. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, hunting and working with wood. He also took pride in flying his plane, which took him 10 years to build. He received his pilots license in 1978. Arne fixed and restored cars in his garage and would help anyone with any project. Arne had a great passion for life and always had eight to 10 projects going on at the same time.

Arnold "Arne" Anderson is survived by his mother, Elaine Anderson of Escanaba; son, Gary Sovey of Escanaba; daughter, Amy (Eric) Nowak of Manitowoc, Wis.; four grandchildren; brother, Duane Anderson of Oklahoma; special friend, Linda Erickson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Arnold, and two brothers, Tommy and David.

Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Arnold "Arne" Anderson will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with Father Eric Olson officiating.

Burial will take place in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery.

A gathering will be held following the burial at Jobber's in Escanaba. Arne earned his wings in 1978 and now in 2008 he has earned his wings again - and now he will be able to truly fly. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He is gone from our sight, but he lives forever in hearts. The Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the family and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net