Arthur "Duke" Arning,

ARTHUR "DUKE" ARNING, JR., 80, a lifelong Bellville resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at his home. Duke was born April 21, 1934, in Bellville, Texas. The son of Arthur and Nettie Loesch Arning, he grew up and attended school in Bellville. Duke married Loretta Arceneaux on August 1, 1954, in Schriever, Louisiana. They have made their home in Bellville where they have been active members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Duke was also a devoted member of the Bellville Knights of Columbus Council #9268. During his working years, Duke owned and operated Arning Well Service. He enjoyed fishing and raising cattle. He is survived by his LOVING WIFE OF 60 YEARS: Loretta Arning of Bellville; DAUGHTERS: Peggy Peschel and her husband, Karl, of Industry, and Patsy Pepper and her husband, Pat, of Warner Robbins, Georgia; SON: Wayne Arning and his wife, Deborah, of Dallas; GRANDCHILDREN: Holly Bass and her husband, Kevin, and Wesley Peschel and his wife, Amanda, all of Industry, Benjamin Arning and Arthur Arning, both of Dallas, Amber Grinnell and her husband, Ted, also of Dallas, Chessica Ross and Christopher Arning, both of Houston; GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Grace and Drew Bass, Ella and Nelson Peschel, Skylar and Kip Kruse, and Kristen and Landon Grinnell; SISTER: Frances Sims and her husband, Floyd of Ganado; BROTHER: Elwood Arning and his wife, Diane, of Bellville; and numerous other relatives and many dear friends. Duke was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nettie Arning, his grandson, Sydney Pepper, and his brother, Eugene Arning. Pallbearers are members of the Bellville Knights of Columbus Council 9268. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Bellville Knights of Columbus Council 9268, 2554 Hwy. 36 North, Bellville, Texas 77418.