Arnold Terveen
November 29, 2014
Arnold Lorenz Terveen passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Indianola. Arnold was born on August 29, 1924 in Raymond, S.D. to Paula (Claussen) and George Terveen.
Arnold married Vera Montooth on February 28, 1947. He served his country proudly during WW II in the United States Air Corps. He made his career in education. He started as a teacher became a Principal and then Superintendent for 10 years. He also was self-employed for 40+ years in Crop Insurance sales. Arnold coached football, basketball and drama. He was willing to try anything. He loved technology and always stayed ahead of his time. He founded the Lutheran Church in Perry, Iowa. He will be remembered as a man of faith; a great storyteller; who loved people and most of all loved to laugh.
Arnold is survived by his loving wife, Vera; daughters, Karen Kisgen and Diane Kohler, siblings, Joy Hagen and LeRoy Terveen; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and his brother, LeLand.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. He will be laid to rest at the Castlewood Cemetery in Castlewood, S.D. Family will greet visitors two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Arnold’s family.
**Due to the road construction on SW 9th Street, the entrance to the funeral home is off of Fleur or SW 14th Street to Kenyon heading east**
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Alan Fox
12/06/2014
I'm thankful to have been Arnold and Vera's pastor for a short time at Fellowship Lutheran in Tulsa. I enjoyed listening to Arnold's stories of serving on a bomber crew during WW 2 and that realistic optimism based in his faith in the Lord sustained him during all the most challenging times of his life. When I think of those of the greatest generation, Arnold will be among my fondest memories.
Familie Terveen (Deutschland)
12/06/2014
Es ist so schmerzhaft, einen so wunderbaren Menschen, wie Arnold es war, zu verlieren. Wir trauern alle zutiefst mit Euch und möchten Euch unsere aufrichtige Anteilnahme aussprechen.
Debbie Parkos
12/02/2014
Arnold was a very good card player, I will always remember him that way. I had some great times visiting with him and Aunt Vera discussing family history. He will truly be missed.
Al and Teri Williams
12/02/2014
Arnold was a dear friend and a faithful Christian who cared deeply about helping others. We will miss his wisdom, but we know there is a joyous reunion in heaven. May many wonderful memories comfort Vera and the family.
Roger Terveen
12/01/2014
To Aunt Vera and the Arnold Terveen family. I will miss Uncle Arnold deeply. He was truly happy when he visited my dad at the lake playing pinochle with LeRoy, my father Lee and me. I'm glad he came and saw my dad just before he passed away. May Uncle Arnold be at peace with the Lord and may all of you find peace in knowing that.
Joe and Beulah Jones
12/01/2014
He was a great friend and a loving Christian man. May God comfort Vera and his family during this time of grief.
Kevin Hagen
12/01/2014
I'll never forget Uncle Arnold with his pipe and his penchant to play chess. (He always beat me.)
Our sympathies and our prayers to Aunt Vera and the family.