St. Henry Parish at 6696 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449 US - Deacon Alan Arber
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Deacon Alan Arber |
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| Alan and Evelyn at their Wedding Anniversary celebration |
Deacon Alan Arber Passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert W. and Helen M. (Schutte) Arber. Alan is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Evelyn; daughters, Laura (Cort) Eiken and Ruth Ann Arber; son, Andrew and his Crown Princes, grandsons Riley and Will. Alan graduated from Chaminade High School in 1952; attended St. Francis Seminary in Cincinnati for two years; served proudly as a U.S. Navy Corpsman for four years; and graduated from the University of Dayton in 1962. In 1982, Alan was ordained a permanent Roman Catholic Deacon by Archbishop Joseph Bernardin. Alan retired after over 25 years as the Manager of Accounting for the Kettering Foundation. Reception of the body will take place 3:30 p.m., Monday, May 5th followed by a visitation until 8 p.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church, 6696 Springboro Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00a.m., Tuesday, May 6th at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bishop Leibold School, 6666 Springboro Road, 45449 or Archbishop Alter High School, 940 E. David Road, 45429, Westbrock Funeral Home in care of arrangements. (937-253-6161)
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REMEMBRANCES AND MESSAGES FROM FRIENDS:
Dear Evelyn and Family,
How could I forget Deacon Arber, who patiently taught my brother Sean and I how to serve as altarboys in the old St. Henry's church (now Fr. Franer Hall). Deacon Arber also helped us earn our Ad Altare Dei religious medals while we were in the boy scouts. Always a friendly and welcoming face whenever I came back home from college and went to Mass at St. Henry's with my parents...I will miss you, Deacon Arber! May God warmly welcome you into His heavenly home just as you welcomed many into the church.
God Bless You! I will miss your funny stories. I could always count on one or two while getting ready for those morning Funerals. Rest in peace.
Gregg Schockman
Dear Evelyn & Family,
Alan was such a kind and loving man. He was dedicated to his Faith, and to the Church.
He was a wonderful example to us all, young and old.
Thank you Deacon Alan.
CeCe Sugar
Dear Arbor Family, You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. The Don Ames Family
I can remember all of the great times at Grandma Anderson's house (Mary Jane Anderson) when we would get together on Sundays. These are wonderful memories that I will cherish. My mom and dad (Paul and Mary Anderson) have kept me up to date on how the family is doing. We regret that we were unable to make it to the viewing/memorial. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.