Richard L. Arends

Richard L. Arends, 87, of Kanahwa, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2001 at the Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

Richard, the son of John Casper (J.C.) and Anna (Bode) Arends was born January 2, 1914 near Alexander, Iowa.  He grew up in the Alexander area where he attended Alexander schools.  Richard was baptized at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church by his grandfather, Rev. Cornelius Bode.

Richard was united in marriage with Jennie Veldhouse, August 25, 1935, at the Methodist parsonage in Kanahwa.  The couple made their home south of Kanawha where Richard farmed.  Richard lived on this farm from the time he was nineteen years old.  He farmed until the age of 80 and never really retired.  Richard was always fascinated by a field of corn and harvest was always an exciting time of year.  Richard and Jennie were blessed with two daughters.

Richard was a member of the United Methodist Church in Kanawha where he served on the Official Board of the United Methodist Church.  Richard taught Sunday School, was an MYF leader, a member of Methodist Men, served as Treasurer for the Building Fund, and was a trustee for many years.  He was a Director at Kanawha Co-op Oil and a Director at Norway Rural Schools.  Richard was a member of the Wright County A.S.C.S. and Country Cousins.  He enjoyed bowling and golf.  Richard enjoyed his family, his church, and his many friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jennie; two daughters, Dawn Marlene Zeigler and husband Lyle of Kanawha and Joyce Elaine Pogge and husband Kenneth of Kanawha; seven grandchildren, Katherine Olmstead and husband, Ron, Dennis Zeigler and wife Barbara, Doug Zeigler and wife Jan, Lori Jones and husband Jeffery, Danny Zeigler and wife Pam, Jay Pogge and wife Daphne and Lyn Candor and husband Todd; sixteen great-grandchildren, Amy, Bryan and Krista Olmstead, Aaron and Melissa Zeigler, Joshua and Justin Zigler, Jonathan and Jennifer Jones, Jaime Zeigler,  Ashley, Lindsey and Zachary Pogge, Tyler, Kendall and Keaton Candor, one sister, Lena VanDusseldorp of Sheffield and several nieces and nephews.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, a grandchild, Robin Lynn Pogge; a great-grandchild, Nicholas Jay Pogge; two sisters, Edna and Hazel Benson and three brothers, Orville, Henry and infant, John.