Arnold DuVall
September 26, 2012
Arnold DuVall, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at Circle of Life Hospice in Chariton, Iowa. He was born December 11, 1941, in Kimballton, Iowa, to Duane and Norma (Rasmussen) DuVall.
Arnold grew up in the Elk Horn and Kimballton area. He moved to Polk City where he resided for 20 years, prior to relocating in Lacona, Iowa, where he has lived for the past 16 years. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for more than 30 years, retiring in 2004.
Arnold was a lifetime member of the Pony Express Riders of Iowa, and was Tri-County Chairman for over 25 years. He coordinated and served as Chairman for one of the Pony Express Relay Rides from the Minnesota state line to Camp Sunnyside. He was also a member of the Ox-Bow Company and 30-year member of the Iowa State Trail Riders.
Arnold was involved in many aspects of fundraising to benefit Camp Sunnyside. Anything camp needed, he would do his best to furnish. He also assisted camp staff during respite weekends for several years.
Arnold loved his mules and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Arnold is survived by his wife, Marlene; children, Debbie DuVall Teague, Mike DuVall, Lisa DuVall McLaren, Lana DuVall Wittrock, and Joel DuVall; stepchildren, Charley Scarlett and Tanya Scarlett Woolery; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and his brothers, Roger DuVall and Wayne DuVall.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Emmanuel Cemetery in Kimballton, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-County Pony Express Riders of Iowa in loving memory of Arnold.
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Don and Teresa Wilcox
09/29/2012
Marlene and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Don is very sorry that he could not make it to the services but his health does not allow it. But he is definetly thinking of all of you today and he is there in his thoughts. God bless all of you and the happy memories that Arnie and you have given to all of us in Moingona and Boone and all other fellow trailriders that he has encountered over the years.
Don and Teresa Wilcox
Phil and Tara
09/29/2012
Joel, Rhonda, Sam, and Teddy,
Our thoughts are with you as you mourn the loss of your dad and grandfather. You are in our prayers.
Johnny and Suzette
09/29/2012
Arnie is a great person and even better friend!!! May the lord be with Marlene and the rest of his family and friends. "Good 'ol Arnie" will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Patti Bishop
09/29/2012
Arnie made a huge impact on many people and their lives. He gave so much to many and especially the children. What a great example he was for what we all attain to be. In my thoughts and prayers....
Jodi Johnson and Family
09/28/2012
Arnie was loved by so many and gave so many a chuckle with a smile on his face. He'll be missed but his humor will be forever in the minds of so many. May God give you all healing during this time.
Tara Nance Durant
09/28/2012
I knew Arnie growing up in Iowa, and have so many fond memories of him at Jester Park and various trail rides. He was a really lovely man. Rest in peace, Arnie, and my condolences to your family.
Kim Schilling
09/28/2012
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Arnie was a great man, to be adored and remembered always.
Lorelee & Clint Griner
09/27/2012
We only knew Arnie for a couple of years and that first time we met him was on our first trailride at Stephens forest where he welcomed us like he knew us for years and we knew no one and from there on we were good friends, such a good man Arnie was. I will never forget I think he had a tear in his eye when I thanked him for our weekend at stephens and gave him a hug goodbye till the next time we seen each other. RIP Arnie ! So glad I got to meet you.
Jerry & Robin Travis & Family
09/27/2012
Arnie was certainly a special person who we will always remember. We have a lot of happy memories of Arnie. Condolences to his family. He will be missed by many. May God Bless.
Marla & Chuck Wylie
09/26/2012
Deepest Sympathy to your family. Arnie will be missed greatly - he changed/impacted a great many lives in his life time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was touched by Arnie.
Jodie Pitcock, Brenda Wilson and girls
09/26/2012
Arnie and Marlene two of the best Neighbors a person can have. Arnie will be missed greatly our sympathy to the many friends and family. We have peace knowing that he is healed and we will be neighbors again someday. Love You Neighbor