Arnold Ninneman
d. November 24, 2015
Arnold Clarence ‘Arnie’ Ninneman was born on Feb. 19, 1921, in Lakefield, MN, the son of Gustive and Ella (Ulfferts) Ninneman. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith and proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged in February of 1946.
On June 8, 1952, Arnie was united in marriage to his soul mate Mittie Louise Baughman in Spirit Lake, IA. They resided there for a time and then moved to Lakefield, MN in 1958 to assist his mother in operating the family farm, as his father was suffering from bone cancer. They then moved to the Murdock, MN area where Arnie began farming on his own. Eventually they moved to Kerkhoven. In 1980, Arnie and Mittie moved to Montevideo, MN. Arnie was disabled in an automobile accident and Mittie passed away on May 17, 2006. Arnie most recently resided for a time in the Madison/Appleton area and was most recently a resident on Lac Qui Parle Village.
Arnie was a prideful, humble man who took great pride in his military service to his country. He had a great sense of humor and even though he had not been a regular attending church member, he had a deep faith and trust in his Lord and Savior. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a hard worker and in his spare time, he enjoyed listening to polka music, watching football games, WWF Wrestling and loved Clint Eastwood movies.
In the early morning hours of Tuesday Nov. 24, 2015, at the age of 94 years, Arnie was called peacefully from this life at Johnson Memorial Health Services in Dawson.
He is survived by his children- Kenneth (& Maria) Ninneman of Eden Valley, Dennis & Gene Ninneman of Appleton, James Ninneman of Flandreau, SD, Katherine (& Jim) Radke of Milan, and Ruth Ann Ninneman of Montevideo; grandchildren- Kristopher Lee, Michelle, Shane, Christopher, James, Monica, Eric and Christina; great grandchildren- Katateya, Tatyana, Vincint, Adonis and Alexander; numerous extended family.
Preceding Arnie in death were his parents; his wife Mittie; his eldest son Keith Allen in 1987; his eldest daughter Mary Louise in 1985; brothers- Herman, Albert and Harold; sisters Lillian, Erna, Mabel and Ellen.
On June 8, 1952, Arnie was united in marriage to his soul mate Mittie Louise Baughman in Spirit Lake, IA. They resided there for a time and then moved to Lakefield, MN in 1958 to assist his mother in operating the family farm, as his father was suffering from bone cancer. They then moved to the Murdock, MN area where Arnie began farming on his own. Eventually they moved to Kerkhoven. In 1980, Arnie and Mittie moved to Montevideo, MN. Arnie was disabled in an automobile accident and Mittie passed away on May 17, 2006. Arnie most recently resided for a time in the Madison/Appleton area and was most recently a resident on Lac Qui Parle Village.
Arnie was a prideful, humble man who took great pride in his military service to his country. He had a great sense of humor and even though he had not been a regular attending church member, he had a deep faith and trust in his Lord and Savior. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a hard worker and in his spare time, he enjoyed listening to polka music, watching football games, WWF Wrestling and loved Clint Eastwood movies.
In the early morning hours of Tuesday Nov. 24, 2015, at the age of 94 years, Arnie was called peacefully from this life at Johnson Memorial Health Services in Dawson.
He is survived by his children- Kenneth (& Maria) Ninneman of Eden Valley, Dennis & Gene Ninneman of Appleton, James Ninneman of Flandreau, SD, Katherine (& Jim) Radke of Milan, and Ruth Ann Ninneman of Montevideo; grandchildren- Kristopher Lee, Michelle, Shane, Christopher, James, Monica, Eric and Christina; great grandchildren- Katateya, Tatyana, Vincint, Adonis and Alexander; numerous extended family.
Preceding Arnie in death were his parents; his wife Mittie; his eldest son Keith Allen in 1987; his eldest daughter Mary Louise in 1985; brothers- Herman, Albert and Harold; sisters Lillian, Erna, Mabel and Ellen.
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