Robert "Bob" Arnott

Robert "Bob" E. Arnott, age 87, of Huron, formerly of Wessington Springs, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, surrounded by his two sons and daughter. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs. Burial with military honors will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, also at the church.

Robert Eugene Arnott was born on September 21, 1936, on a farm in Hawk Eye Valley to George and Irma (Robinson) Arnott. He graduated from Wessington Springs High School in 1954.

Bob enlisted with the Air Force in 1956, as a student in the department of photographic training. He was stationed at the Johnson Air Base in Tokyo.

He married the love of his life Adeline Bult on July 3, 1964. To this union, four boys and two daughters were born. Bob worked for the CNW and DM&E railroad for 32 years, before retiring in 2002.

Bob is survived by his sons, Tim (Tami) Arnott and Scott Arnott, all of Oshkosh, WI; his daughter Christina Arnott of Huron; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife in 2008; two sons, Orland and Jeff; one daughter, Michella; one grandson; four siblings; and many nieces and nephews.