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Dear Barb and Family:
Dave Wiatrowski
December 14th, 2007 at 12:00am
I had just talked to John 3 weeks ago at Chuck Hurn's visitation and found John had been treated for cancer. He was a very good friend, and pleasure to work with in the 70's and 80's when he was a Trooper and I was a SH Officer. He was friendly to all. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Trooper Arends.
Charles Loughrin VBCSD
December 14th, 2007 at 12:00am
Barb,
Dale & Darlene Wickham
December 14th, 2007 at 12:00am
Barb, so sorry for your loss.
Dana Averill
December 14th, 2007 at 12:00am
Barb and Family.
Rhonda Thompson
December 14th, 2007 at 12:00am
Dear Barb,
Steve Miller
December 15th, 2007 at 12:00am
Extending our sympathy to Barb and family. I was the daughter of Walt and Rose Umlor.Rose was a sister to Uncle chuck Arends.I am one of the older cousins and remember John and his brothers and sisters when they were growing up on the farm.
Ray and Pat Dietrich
December 15th, 2007 at 12:00am
Dearest Barb,
Kim Smothers
December 15th, 2007 at 12:00am
Barb and Family- What a joy it has been to know such a kind & considerate man. Thank you for the kindness, giving spirit, and for most of all being called Friends. Be strong Barb we love you...The Buck Family
Carrie McKeever
December 15th, 2007 at 12:00am
My condolences to the family and friends of John. We were in the MSP recruit school together way back in 1969. Haven't seen him in all of the years since, but I remember John as being one of the guys who I would have enjoyed having as a partner.
Roger Peterson
December 15th, 2007 at 12:00am
Marsha, Will, Greg, Cindy and family - thinking of all of you during this sad time. I know that good memories and happy thoughts will help!
Karyn Ridley
December 16th, 2007 at 12:00am
Barb, very sorry for your loss. I'm proud to say that I worked with John at MSP 55. I can say there wasn't anyone that was more professional, or as friendly as he. I'm sure he will be missed by many.
Jerry Miazga
December 17th, 2007 at 12:00am
Barb and family; I had the pleasure of working with John for many years. A steady rock in some hilly territory. He will be missed. Sailor rest your oar.
Chuck Keebler
December 17th, 2007 at 12:00am
I got the pleasure of meeting Tpr. Arends when I worked at the courthouse many years ago. Your right Charlie in the 80's. Those were the good old days. I see all of John's co-workers writing in. He was a pleasure to to be around. He served his state well. My deepest sympathy to his family. Sabine Barthel Callaghan (Beaner-court nickname from tprs,vbcsd,shpd)
Sabine Barthel Callaghan
December 17th, 2007 at 12:00am
