Frederick E. Arnold

November 2, 1933 - August 2, 2017

Frederick E. Arnold, age 83, of St. Clair, died on August 2, 2017. He was born November 2, 1933 in St. Clair to the late Alvin (Toby) and Selma Arnold. He married Shirley K. Anderson, in Winterhaven, CA. She preceded him in death on February 12, 2012. Fred will be remembered for his intellectual demeanor and for his love of working on computers. He also enjoyed his previous career as a training director at Vandenberg Air Force Base for General Dynamics Corp. Later he became a Flight Test Engineer and collaboratively launched spy satellites and missiles. In 1969 he was transferred to their electronics plant in Rochester, NY. In his retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at the St. Clair Historical Museum. As he shared his wealth of knowledge. He also enjoyed outings with the special person in his life and listening to classical music. Fred is survived by Marianne Hoffman, whom he deeply loved and adored. Along with her adult children and their families. He is also survived by his sister; Julie (Art) Rose, daughter; Diana, grandsons Sean and Ian, step-son; Andrew Anderson, sister in law; Betty Anderson and brother in law; Ken Westrick, special nephews; Eric Anderson and Mike Wood, and several relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister; Linda Westrick and brother in law; Ray Anderson. Mass of Resurrection will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at L.C. Friederichs and Son Funeral Home, St. Clair and from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at church prior to mass. Rosary will be prayed Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, St. Clair. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the St. Clair Historical Museum. To leave a message of comfort please visit:www.lcfandson.com