He was born January 27, 1938 in Oconto Falls to Arthur and Martha (Johnson) Arneson. John grew up on the family farm in the Town of Green Valley and attended Gillett public schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1956. On May 30, 1956 ho eloped with his high school sweetheart, Elaine Deering, to Iron Mountain, Michigan. Within days following their marriage, John was off to the U.S. Army where he served for two years of active duty.
John lived most of his life in Green Valley and was employed as field manager for the former Friday Canning, now Chiquita Food Processing in Gillett for 34 years He also owned and operated a trucking business and along with his son Brad, he still actively farmed. John attended Full Gospe Assembly of God church in Bonduel under the direction of Pastor Danny Hood.
Survivors are his wife, Elaine; two sons and one daughter-in-law Brian Arneson, Oconto Falls; Brad and Lynne Arneson, Cecil; three grandchildren, Terri Arneson Brooke and Seth Arneson; one brother, James (Hilda) Arneson Calabash, S.C.; two sisters, Lela (Bert) Beltz, SanaBelle Island, FL and Watertown, WI; Laura Hosfield, Fort Myers, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant siblings and two brothers-in-law, Bob Hines and Roger Hosfield. Friends called at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls after 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of services. Funeral was 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Danny Hood officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemeter, Oconto Falls.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in John's name to the donor's choice.