Obit for ARENS, Gerald F. (d.2004), Nobles Co., MN

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Obituary in the Monday, October 4, 2004 in the St. Paul Pioneer Press:



Arens, Gerald F. - LCDR USCG Retired Passed peacefully on Sept. 26, 2004 

at his home in East Longmeadow, MA. In Jerry's words: 'If I had been 

permitted to write a script for my life before I was born, I cannot 

imagine improving on the script written for me.' 

  Born in Larkin Township, MN to Francis E. Arens and Henrietta (Remackel) 

Arens, I am survived by my beloved wife and best friend, P. Maki McHenry; 

my mother, Henrietta; my loving siblings, Beverly, Rochelle, Dianna, 

Marvin, Robert, and David; my mother-in-law, Hanako; caring nieces, 

nephews, extended family and devoted friends. 

  My military career began in the MN National Guard followed by the Navy 

and the US Coast Guard. SAR pilot stationed at USCG Air Stations Miami, 

FL; Detroit, MI; and Cape Cod, MA; also served as an exchange pilot with 

the USAF 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. Earned a J.D. 

from Western New England School of Law, Springfield, MA; member of CT Bar 

Assoc.; retired from Tunxis Community College as Prof. Emeritus of 

Business Law. Proud to be remembered as a teacher who made a difference 

in my student's lives - they knew I cared about each of them. I will be 

remembered as an avid sports fan (Go Twins!), a tinker, a seeker of the 

'real' truth behind the headlines, a friend to all those in need, a 

vigorous advocate for equality, and a devoted husband to my eternal best 

friend. 'I have had such a fulfilling and complete life.'--GFA



 Memorial service 10/17/2004 Enfield, CT. Funeral at Arlington, VA 

4/7/2005 with full military honors. 

Donations may be sent to the Gerald F. Arens Memorial Scholarship Fund, 

c/o P. McHenry - ACC, 170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT    06082.

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