Arnold Arthur Lowe
  • Born on: December 6, 1939
  • Departed on: June 30, 2016
  • Resided in: Little Cedar, IA

Arnold Arthur Lowe

Arnold "Arnie" Arthur Lowe, age 76, of Little Cedar, Iowa, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City after a long battle with lung cancer.

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date.

Arnie was born on December 6th, 1939 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Glenn and Ruth (Heydt) Lowe. He graduated from Rose Creek High School. He was united in marriage to JoAnne Krachmer on May 19th, 1959 in Austin, MN. They had three children, Christy, Troy, and James. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962 and was stationed in Germany for 2 years and 2 months as a carpenter. Elvis Presley was also in Germany at that time. Arnie said Elvis was like everyone else in the service except he didn't have to live on base and he never sang while he was there. Arnie was a jack of all trades, working at White in Charles City, Wood Harbor and Winnebago and owned and operated Lowe's Bakery in Osage for several years.  Arnie also enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with family, and enjoyed having a beer at the local establishments.   

Arnie is survived by his three children: Christy (Jeff) Prochaska of Orchard, grandchildren Katelin, Courtney, and Shelby. Troy (Linda) Lowe of Northwood, grandchildren Nathan and Matthew. James (fiancée, Elizabeth Berry) Lowe of Stacyville, grandchildren Bethany (fiancée, Justin Aupperle), Brianna, Bryton. Siblings: Larry Lowe, Glenda (Del) Wiertzema, and Denny (Jo) Lowe. In-laws: Janet Lowe and Gordy Cimmiyotti and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Glenn Lowe, brother Don Lowe, sister Sharon Cimmiyoti, sister in-law Mary Lowe, niece's Tori Kosberg and  Cathy Treanor.

Condolences and memorials may be sent to Christy Prochaska at 2183 319th Street Orchard, Iowa 50460.
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