Timothy Arnold

Timothy Eugene Arnold, 65, of rural Linn Grove passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at 2:23 a.m. at his home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 25, 1958, in Wells County to Max and Barbara (Cross) Osborn and stepfather, Robert Osborn. He was married Nov. 6, 1976, at the West Missionary Church to Debbie Simon.
He was a 1976 graduate of Norwell High School. While in high school, he played football and was an active 4-H member where he showed cattle raised on his family farm. After high school, he worked at Franklin Electric (WEG) for 43 years.
He was a middle school girls’ basketball coach for two years at South Adams. He also coached pee-wee football and basketball. He was also an ASA umpire for over 10 years. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and in his spare time loved to work on antique tractors.
He is survived by his wife of Linn Grove; and son, Michael (Deborah) Arnold of Linn Grove. He was a loving “Pee-Paw” to five grandchildren, Hannah, Courtney, Cassidy, Bryce and Brittney Arnold. He is also survived by three sisters, Marilyn Buckland of Minnesota; Tami (Tom) Sealscott of Monroeville; and Mary Jo and the late Jim Johnson of Bluffton; stepmother, Shirley Arnold of Bluffton; three stepbrothers, Randy (Linda) Penrod; and Dave (Julie) Penrod, both of Bluffton; and Keith Penrod of Oklahoma; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 6 from 3-8 p.m. at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton and one hour prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service Sunday, May 7 at West Missionary Church in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Rupp. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne.
Memorials may be made to the family for medical and funeral expenses.
Arrangements provided by Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Online condolences may be made at www.thomarich.com.