Theodore “Ted” Arneson

Theodore Casper Arneson 95 of Cadott, WI. passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2025 surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 24th, 1929 to Casper and Karen (Shervey) Arneson in Chippewa County.

He married the love of his life LaVern Kunz on July 25th, 1951 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cadott, WI.

Ted as he was affectionately known as began his work career at 13 years old. He farmed for his sister Edna and her husband Art Gerber in Cadott, WI.

Then Ted and LaVern farmed on his childhood home in Cadott, WI. He also worked as a mason and a brick layer. Ted and LaVern moved into the Town of Cadott in 1964.

The next adventure for Ted and LaVern was Ted’s Coffee Cup, which they ran from 1967-1972, after the Coffee Cup, they had the Trustworthy Hardware Store, first in Cadott, WI. and then in Boyd, WI. for a span of 23 years.

Ted was dedicated to serving the Community of Cadott. He wore many hats, He was a volunteer Fireman, volunteer EMT, School Bus Driver, Brooklawn Cemetery Board Member, Cadott Village Board Member and was on the Chamber of Commerce.

Ted’s enjoyment in life was being an avid deer hunter since 1951 to 2024, he hunted with many different family members. Ted and LaVern enjoyed bowling, traveling and camping together.

Ted was famous for his wood fired chicken. After retirement they spent many winters in Florida with his relatives. Ted will always be remembered for his good sense of humor. Also he always made time to help others out when needed and was liked by everyone.

He will be forever cherished by his surviving family; His wife LaVern of 74 years, 3 sons Ken Arneson, Ron (Barb) Arneson and Gordy (Terri) Arneson; 2 daughters Bonita (Dick) Mickelson and Debbie (Skip) Greene; Grandchildren Troy (Lisa) Arneson, Tracy (Seon) Schnell, Eric (Kim) Mickelson, Tim (Hillary) Mickelson, Jeremy (Amy) Mickelson, Heather (Charlie) Richards, Dan (Laura) Greene, Heather (Jonathan) Van de Hei and Alex Arneson. Also survived by 9 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-great grandchildren and one due in September, Several Bonus Great Grandchildren, His Sister Carol Patchak and many special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daughter Pamela in infancy, Brothers Alexander, Edward and Casper (Faye) Arneson; Sisters Ann in infancy, Gladys (John) Kolpien, Edna (Art) Gerber, Margaret (Wayne) Sommerfeld and Dorothy (Mervil) Anderson; Brother in law Mike Patchak; Grandson Kenneth Arneson, Jr.; Granddaughter in law BJ (Evjen) Mickelson and Great Grandson Andruw Paul Mickelson.

A Celebration of Life for Ted will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 from 11:00AM-3:00PM at the Lions Club Pavilion-East Side of Riverview Park, Hwy 27 Cadott, WI.

Inurnment will be in the Brooklawn Cemetery, Cadott, WI. at a later date.

PER TED’S WISHES-PLEASE NO FLOWERS

Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation Services Cadott, WI.