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Ken Winterberger posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2023
I met Bob when I was a Councelor-In-Trianing and Bob was a Counselor (late’60s) at a Scout camp near Wild Rose, WI. Bob was a VERY important mentor at that time in my life and had a HUGE influence on the path I’d take.
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Mitchell posted a condolence
Sunday, May 23, 2021
I will never forget this man. I took his 1960s history course at Columbia College and it was profound. Very humbling...
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Bud Domagata posted a condolence
Monday, May 18, 2020
I was fortunate to meet Bob when he stumbled into the Oak Park Vet Center looking for Vietnam Vets to come into his history class and talk about Vietnam. We, "The Tuesday Night Group" immediately determined that he needed to be in our recovery group and the rest is history. I count Bob as one of my closest friends, as we connected immediately... That was close to 40 years ago and we have been "Brothers" ever since. Rest In Peace Brother!
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Andrew Hazard posted a condolence
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Bob Arnoldt was one of my all-time favorite professors. A fascinating, crusty, tender, complicated man with a wide-ranging intellect, equally capable of outspokenness and eloquent silence. He spoke and wrote devastatingly about the human toll of war, yet could subject the events he had lived through to rigorous historical analysis. My wife often quoted his aphorisms.
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Dave and Susan Hendrickson planted a tree in memory of Robert Arnoldt
Sunday, May 17, 2020
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With deepest sympathy,
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Dave Throgmorton posted a condolence
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Bob and I were colleagues at Barat College. He never told me what he thought unless I asked. When I asked, he told me without equivocation, without embellishment, and without a filter. I came to appreciate, indeed, to rely upon, his candor and his insight. He is a good man.
Pax,
Dave Throgmorton
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James Brask posted a condolence
Saturday, May 16, 2020
What Bob would want everyone to remember: he served with the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Division and his first day posted to his unit in Vietnam was the day in 1965 they withdrew from the carnage of LZ X-Ray in Ia Drang Valley. To veterans or students of that war you know what that means. Bob certainly did and for the rest of his life he never forgot it.
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Theresa lit a candle
Saturday, May 16, 2020
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I worked with Dr. Arnoldt over 20 years ago, at Woodlands Academy. I was a young first-year teacher in the science dept. At the time faculty members took turns offering reflections at the weekly staff meetings on Wednesday afternoons. September 11th had just happened, and America and war were on many a mind. It was Bob’s turn to offer a reflection, and I remember being captivated by his thoughtful words regarding disrespect for one’s country and the American flag. The irony, he stated, is that soldiers fight to protect one’s very right to disagree. Growing up in a military family, I had never thought of it that way. I thought about his comment long after the meeting ended, and to this day I am grateful for the new perspective. God bless.
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Jody O’Connell posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2020
Bob was a dedicated colleague and a good friend at Barat and Woodlands. He inspired so many of our students and future teachers. Rest In peace Bob. My condolences to his family and to Jim B.
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Kate Johnson posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2020
I worked with Bob for several years at Barat College. I grew so fond of him and all of you kids that went to Barat. Bob was a wonderful colleague and friend and a tremendous inspiration to his students, all of whom thought the world of him. A most singular man - he will be missed.
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Annie posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Dr. Arnoldt was a phenomenal teacher. He was the first to really teach me about the atrocities of Vietnam - particularly from a soldiers’ perspective. He encouraged us to question ourselves, our religions, and our educators, especially him. He was an impressively vocal feminist with a deep respect for the women of Woodlands. He loved his cats, his motorcycle and - above everything else - his five kids. We heard about you all the time. Rest In Peace, Dr. Arnoldt.
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Susan posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Dr. Arnoldt was by far one of my favorite teachers during the entirety of my academic career. I admired his courage as a man defending his country in the Vietnam War, and his commitment as a veteran educating future generations with all his compiled knowledge. His insight led me to write my senior year (high school, Woodlands), term paper on the assassination of JFK.
I will never forget his passion for teaching, and am grateful to be amongst those who benefitted from his unique knowledge. I remember him leading a field trip to the newly established (that year), Vietnam war museum in Chicago.
He was a pioneer and a visionary, both as a teacher and a friend. He succeeded in passing along the unique perspective & knowledge that were only his to impart.
Thank you for the service you provided your entire life, both to your country and your students. Your lessons will live on. ♥️
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Laura Johnson (Barat, 1996) lit a candle
Thursday, May 14, 2020
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My sincere condolences to Dr Arnoldt’s family and friends. Dr Arnoldt was the professor for many of my courses at Barat & he was certainly a favorite of the student body. His legacy will live on certainly through his family, but also through the lives of the many students he helped to shape.
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Harukoneal lit a candle
Thursday, May 14, 2020
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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