Earl L. “Pee Wee” Arbogast – Ohio Peak

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Earl L. “Pee Wee” Arbogast, 93, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty. He was born in New Hampshire, Ohio on July 3, 1930, the son of the late Guy and Mary Lucille (Wagner) Arbogast.

On May 31, 1980, he married Gertrude “Gertie” (Sauber) Arbogast, and she preceded him in death on February 17, 2022. He is also preceded in death by his sisters: Doris Fox, Lucille Metz and Burneta Foulk, and brothers: G. Harrsion Arbogast, Jay Arbogast, Herbert “Herb” Arbogast and Franklin Arbogast.

He is survived by his children: Lynne (David) Wycinski, Jeff (Rochelle) West, David (Bernadette) Mohr, Jane (Steven) Veniard and Pamela Campbell; grandchildren: Jennifer (David) Briggs, Chad (Samantha) Brown, Kristy (Drew) Gibbs, Robbie Grounds, Elizabeth (Eric) Beistline, Brandon Arbogast and Brittany (Steve) Williams, Elizabeth Mohr, Haley Mohr, Evan Mohr, Michael (Kristen) ) Veniard, Jonathan (Amber) Veniard, Meghan (Dale) Nickerson and Jacob (Taylor) Campbell along with numerous great-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Eugene (Dixie) Arbogast and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Pee Wee retired from the railroad after 46 years and later became a self-employed repairman. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bellefontaine and also of the Loyal Order of Moose and Elks Lodge in Bellefontaine. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and bowling. His greatest joy was his grandchildren and he loved attending all their activities.

Visitation for Pee Wee will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 321 N Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 316 E. Patterson Ave, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 316 E. Patterson Ave. Bellefontaine, OH 43311.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is honored to serve the Arbogast family and encourages everyone to share a fond memory or condolence message at www.edsfh.com.