The following is paraphrased from the obituary that appeared on Page A6, of the Herald Democrat, dated July 9, 2007.
Bill was born in Calera, Oklahoma to the late Nicholas and Lena (Rasheuber) Arend. He died in Sherman, Texas. He was 81 years old.
He graduated from Lindsay High School and attended Midwestern University for two years. After serving in the U.S. Army, he married Miss Margaret "Peg" Tomlinson on November 3rd, 1949 in Duncan, Oklahoma. The couple was blessed with two children.
Bill worked for Halliburton for over 35 years before retiring in 1986. Bill volunteered his services to the Home Hospice, and was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sherman, Texas, Ombudsman, and Knights of Columbus. He was also a lifetime time member of the American Legion and VFW.
Left to cherish his memories, is his wife of over 57 years, Peg of Sherman; two sons, William Jr. and his wife Suzanne Arend of Littleton, Colorado, and James and his wife Virginia Arend of Topeka, Kansas; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; one brother Nicholas and his wife Fran Arend of Gainesville, Texas; and one sister, Helen Yosten of Muenster, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Fred, John and Max, and 2 sisters, Fran and Florence.
A rosary was recited by Deacon John LeBlanc at Waldo Funeral Home Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Jeremy Myers, Pastor of the church officiating. Burial was held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery with members of the Knights of Columbus serving as honor guard and pallbears.

Sherman - Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret "Peg" Ann Arend was held Friday morning, November 30 at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Rev. Steve Antes of the church officiated.  Burial followed in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery with William J. Arend, III, Michael E. Arend, Justin A. Arend, James A. Arend, Jr., William J. Arend, IV, and Kevin Rico serving as pallbearers.
Peg Arend, 87, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at Traditions Assisted Living in Sherman.
Peg was born January 2, 1931 in Durant, Oklahoma, daughter of Richard and Velma Farrell Tomlinson.  On November 3, 1949, she and William Arend were married in Duncan, Oklahoma.  Peg was a devoted homemaker.  She enjoyed sewing and was an excellent quilter.  Her quilts won many awards and she was a certified quilt judge herself.  Peg was a longtime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
She is survived by one son, William Arend and wife, Suzanne, of Littleton, Colorado; 2 sisters, Sylvia Cunningham of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Shirley Siebel of Sherman; brother, W.E. Tomlinson of Duncan, Oklahoma; 6 grandchildren, Valerie, William III, Michael, Justin, Jim, Jr., and Casey; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one son, Jim Arend.
A rosary was recited Thursday evening, November 29 at Waldo Funeral Home. - - - Waldo Funeral Home