Birth date: Jan 1, 1935 Death date: Nov 28, 2024
Arnold Arthur Gross, 89, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 28, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arnold was born in Decatur on January 1, 1935, the son of Arthur and Martha (Reich) Gross. He married Elizabeth Howenstin Read Obituary
Susan and Diane,
I am sorry and sad to learn of Arnie's death. He repaired many clocks for me over the years. I always enjoyed our conversations. He will be missed by many. He helped so many others taking them to appointments and keeping score for LSA basketball team! Rest in peace Arnie. Prayers for you Susan and Diane
Hugs,
Beverly Stenger
I knew Arnie as a special person who had a wonderful talent to repair clocks. My grandfather clock and cookoo clocks were kept running due to his expertise and patience
He will always be remembered as a very kind and talented man. It was a pleasure to know him.
I have known Arnie nearly my entire life. I remember when he married Kay and how his car was so full of presents! How he was always so cheerful and kind and proud of his girls. He ran Eldorado Bowl for many years and he also made trophies for all of the leagues in a workroom in the upper level. He had a lot of Special Olympics trophies to make one afternoon and I volunteered to help. He showed me what to do and we spent a day making trophies and talking. He was patient and didn't get upset when I put a figural on facing the wrong direction. He just laughed and showed me it was fixable. I'm so sorry that I can't make it to his visitation. My breathing issues are pushed to their limits with flowers and perfume. Adding tears to the mix will cause my bronchials to swell nearly closed. So I have to miss his funeral but my heart is with all of you and just know how much I loved Arnie and how much I love both of you, Diane & Susie.
We Adcock siblings wanted so much to be able to attend services for Arnie today. But it's not working out. I'm caregiving for our Mom. Shirlene is working and struggles with perfumes and fragrances. Tom is also working, attending a business meeting.
We grew up with Arnie at the Eldorado Bowl and then with his trophy shop. He was a kind, honest and honorable man. To his children and grandchildren, we express our sadness at his loss. Remember the good times and the examples he set before you. 💖
One of the great joys of my life has been knowing Arnie. I treasure those years working with "the Dean of Central Illinois scorekeepers" at the scorer's table at LSA volleyball and basketball games and in the press box at football games. Prayers ascend for peace and comfort to his family and friends.
A special thank you for all Arnie did at the LSA, I always enjoyed seeing Arnie's smiling face at the school. My deepest sympathy to the family. Heidi McCormick
He was always respectful to everyone he met. He spoke to me everything he saw me when I use to bowl at Sparetime Lanes.
My deepest condolences to his family.
