Andrew Hilding Arntzen

HOUSTON, Texas — Andrew Hilding Arntzen, 44, formerly of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at his home in Houston, Texas. He was born Aug. 8, 1975, in Escanaba, Mich., the son of Norman G. and Greta M. (Johnson) Arntzen. Andy attended school in Escanaba and was known for his great sense of humor and a sweet smile. He ran track in high school, enjoyed his senior class trip to France, and graduated in the top 10 in his class in 1994. He furthered his education at the University of Michigan where he received his bachelor’s degree, concentrating in accounting and economics. He then went on to receive his masters of accounting degree from Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. Andy began his professional career at Wright, Griffin, Davis, CPA’s in Ann Arbor as an associate of audit and tax, then worked for BDO in Troy, Mich., before starting Andrew Arntzen, CPA Services. He later worked for Jefferson Wells, Inc. in Milwaukee as an internal audit professional, and then with Kohl’s Corporation in Menominee Falls, Wis., as a senior internal auditor. Andy later moved to Houston, Texas. He enjoyed music, playing the piano, and was an avid University of Michigan and Green Bay Packers football fan. He loved going to the family cottage in Stonington, hunting at the camp in Helps, and spending time with his parents and family gatherings. He also was an avid runner and competed in marathons over the years. Politics was of great interest to Andy and was very active in many different political organizations.